I just finished the last book in the Twilight saga. My entry title is a link to the author's site for those interested in finding out more about Stephanie Meyer and/or the series. I know there has been a lot of excitement regarding this series as well as the movie(s) that correspond to the novels.
I wouldn't have chosen this series to read, regardless of the excitement, if it hadn't been for my son Jacob. It was his birthday wish to buy the first three novels, which were the only ones available at the time. He got them for his birthday. All of the books were lengthy, but Jacob devoured them, reading the first in only two or three days. It was his excitement that sparked my interest. And so I read each as he finished -- pleading and begging him not to divulge any information that wasn't specifically requested. Then there was the long wait on the St. Louis county library listing for the final book of the series.
All of the books were well worth the read. I initially wasn't going to endorse breaking dawn, because I didn't like the deviation in point of view, but after lapping up the final pages, I changed my mind. It is well worth the read. Stephanie Meyer was a winner right out of the block, and continued through to the end.
It is with my own excitement that I found that there will be more books to add to the series. While the original set of books were told from Bella's point of view (save for that strange deviation in book 4), there is a companion book in the making. The story told from Edward's point of view. I with my own excitement over the news that she is continuing the story. It will definitely be on my must read listing.
I encourage anyone interested in Twilight to begin at the Stephanie Meyer web site. It will give insight into her extraordinary imagination as well as the series. If you love a good story well told, then this is a great series for you. If you have not heard the buzz of the books (and I can't imagine how anyone could have missed that train by now), you must know that that this is not your average tale of vampires and shape shifters. It is a story of young love, of blending of families, and good versus evil.
On a larger scale, the tale can be changed from vampires and shape shifters to racial, religious, political, etc., views that are not our own. The tale is as old as time itself when looked at on a broader context. There have been and perhaps always will be a lack of understanding and acceptance of those that are perceived to be different from ones self. Perhaps by reading this series, people might understand this same message, and are challenged to look at their views in another light, then Ms. Meyer not only has entertained with her saga, but has broadened minds and struck another chord for oneness.
