Breaking Dawn: Acknowledgments
ZeldaQueen: Well, nothing to cap a terrible story off like the author roundabout praising themself through a series of irrelevant "thank you"s
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Acknowledgments
ZeldaQueen: This is a terrible story with a contrived plot and romance that lacks any chemistry whatsoever.
If only.
Actually, before this part we get a Vampire index, to help out the folks who just couldn’t keep the sudden rush of characters straight. In a very bizarre form of writing, Meyer actually ties the index into the actual story in one of the later chapters, when she has Jacob complain that he needs an index to keep the vampires all straight. Meyer also is so kind as to add a superscripted asterisk to remind us that we did indeed have an index at the end. This was probably more necessary than she thought, since I’m sure most readers would have tossed the book out of a window as soon as they finished the last word of the thirty-ninth chapter. I might also add that all Meyer does in the index is gives the names, an asterisk if they have a special power, and indicators to who they are married to and if they are deceased or not. She gives no actual information on the vampires for telling them apart and doesn’t even specify what their powers are. I guess it’s hard to tell them apart though, since eighty percent of them were just cardboard placeholders.
As always, an ocean of thanks to:
ZeldaQueen: “Me, myself, and I!”
My awesome family, for all their incomparable love and support.
ZeldaQueen Appaerntly they weren’t loving and supporting enough, since you saw fit to tell the entire fandom (and most of the world for that matter) how you want the perfect husband and children who are most assuredly not the ones you have.
My talented and hawt publicist, Elizabeth Eulberg, for creating STEPHENIE MEYER out of the raw clay that was once just a mousy Steph.
ZeldaQueen: Yes of course, emphasize how hot she is. And I know Meyer is implying that the publicist made her into this exciting celebrity-like figure from an ordinary housewife, but doesn’t that sound like Meyer thinks she became more beautiful as she became more popular?
The whole team at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for five years of enthusiasm, faith, support, and incredibly hard work.
ZeldaQueen: Well they’re a publishing company. If I wrote a series that raked in as much dough as yours did, they’d be giving me five years of enthusiasm too.
All the amazing site creators and administrators in the Twilight Saga online fandom; you people astound me with your coolness.
ZeldaQueen: “They love me! They really love me!”
My brilliant, beautiful fans, with your unparalleled good taste in books, music, and movies, for continuing to love me more than I deserve.
ZeldaQueen: You’re darned right on that last one! And “beautiful” again! Stop it! Stop going on about how people look!
The bookstores who have made this series a hit with their recommendations; all authors are indebted to you for your love of and passion for literature.
ZeldaQueen: For heaven’s sake, just thank the world and be done with it! And again, they’re bookstores! They’re selling books for money!
The many bands and musicians that keep me motivated; did I mention Muse already?
ZeldaQueen: YES!
I did? Too bad.
Muse, Muse, Muse…
ZeldaQueen: *eye twitches* This is seriously reminding me of those Ariana Black “answering the fans” things.
New gratitude to:
ZeldaQueen: “Crest, for always providing me with superior toothpaste which keeps my smile sparkly! Without their enthusiasm for literature, I never would have had a bestselling series.”
The best band-that-never-was: Nic and the Jens, featuring Shelly C. (Nicole Driggs, Jennifer Hancock, Jennifer Longman, and Shelly Colvin). Thanks for taking me under your collective wing, guys. I would be a shut-in without you.
ZeldaQueen: I’m utterly confused. Who are these people?
My long-distance pals and fonts of sanity, Cool Meghan Hibbett and Kimberly “Shazzer” Suchy.
ZeldaQueen: I feel bad for those guys. The first person’s parents named her “Cool” and the second gal’s named “Suchy”. They must have been made fun of so much in high school.
My peer support, Shannon Hale, for understanding everything, and for feeding my love of zombie humor.
ZeldaQueen: Step away from the Zombie genre, Meyer. You’re nowhere near that league.
Makenna Jewell Lewis for the use of her name, and her mother, Heather, for her support of the Arizona Ballet.
ZeldaQueen: Ah, Makenna, the European nomadic vampire who makes an appearance for less than a page. What an honor. And Meyer, you only used the first name which belongs to the world. Unless you used her entire name, I don't think thanks are needed.
And why are you bringing the Arizona Ballet into this? This is really getting off-topic.
The new guys on my “writing inspiration” playlist: Interpol, Motion City Soundtrack, and Spoon.
ZeldaQueen: *hits head on wall*
The phenomenon continues. . . .
ZeldaQueen: RUN! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, HERE IT COMES!!!
STEPHENIE MEYER
ZeldaQueen: Is a misogynistic, narrow-minded witch.
the twilight saga:
ZeldaQueen: Is not actually a “saga”. Sorry folks!
the official guide
ZeldaQueen: What’s there to be a guide to? These things are more formulaic than a Dan Brown novel.
You may think you already know everything there is to know about the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn, but this essential edition-the only official guide-will put your knowledge to the test! With character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, and much more, this comprehensive handbook is a must-have for every Twilight Saga fan.
ZeldaQueen: There’s also the internet. Because I’m pretty darned sure that there are sites that have plotted out all of this stuff already.
COMING DECEMBER 30, 2008
ZeldaQueen: Thanks! Now we know when to duck into the bunkers.
Check www.thetwilightsaga.com for details.
ZeldaQueen: Make me.
Onward to: Breaking Dawn Final Assessment
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