The Twilight Saga Collection by Stephenie Meyer
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Book Reviews of The Twilight Saga Collection
Book Review: Not available in Europe, but who cares, Amazon ships internationally.
Summary: 5 Stars
I got the first book of the saga here in Europe and I sold it after having read twenty pages at most because I discovered this gift set. It hasn't been released in Europe (at least not in UK)so I had to buy it on Amazon.com. Not a big deal, I love buying things overseas.
I am not going to talk about the story. If you love the books, or you hate them, I simply don't care. I haven't read them yet (too many unread books on my shelves, too little time). Of course if you hate the books, no matter how good looking this collection is, you shouldn't be interested in owning it.
But let me tell you, this set looks great.
The books' covers are neat, the books are well printed and the pages are as white as a Hollywood star's smile.
The box is cardboard made and is very solid and the color is so shiny that right now I am watching a very distorted reflection of my TV screen there. Pretty cool.
The books slide in just fine, but once you need one of them, you gotta want it badly, because getting it out is quite an issue. I just pick the whole box up, put one hand on front of three books and then shake the whole thing a little. Or a lot. And then the book just slides out half an inch, enough to pick it up.
I was not sure I was going to get this box in one piece. You know, no matter how well Amazon packages the books, this set is heavy and big, and there's a whole ocean to cross. I was expecting a slightly ruined corner, but no, I didn't get that. I got perfection.
Inside the box there are four card, one per each book. On one side you have the picture of the book (red apple on white hands, red and white flower, red ribbon and red chess pawn and white queen piece), while on the other side there is a quote from the book itself. You can use them as bookmarks. Personally, I put them back into the plastic protective cover.
So, if you a fan of the series, but you don't have the books, buy this set.
And if you are a fan of the series and you have the books, well, sell them and buy this collection. It's worth every dollar.
Book Review: Original is Always the Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my Twilight Saga Collection today. It arrived early than I expected, so even better (Christmas came early)! I read the first 3 books on my language - Portuguese, so this will be the first time that I will read the originals. I bought it because I really liked the story and was tiered of the stupid Portuguese translation not making sense (original is always the best!) and not that being enough... Breaking Down will only be realise in Portuguese in June 2009 (stupid translators!). Reading in English is not a problem n_n! Lucky!
I should have just bought the books in English to begin with!!!
Sooo... I'm really happy I bought this! The four books are really light, not like my old ones. Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn are all hard cover. They are about 21,5 x 14,5 cm and the wide variates from book to book. The 4 fit perfectly in the slipcase (almost to perfect - you have to push it down a little so you can slip your finger in and take the book out).On the sides of the case you can see the book covers.
The prints, that the collection also includes, are also just like the covers of the books... even so pretty! On their back they have a little exert of each book (Twilight - "About three thing I was absolutely positive (...)").
I'm a super Twilight fan... so I'll try to be impartial about it: (How am I kidding? ...I can't! -_-)
I wound recommend this collection to all the young girls that like romance and fiction (the story circles around a girl and her love for a vampire - boys may not like that). The feelings that the main charter experience are very real, and deep. I wound find hard to understand some of her feelings, if I was younger, so maybe I would classifie it as a young adult kind of book. It's pretty more deep than boy meets girl love story.
If you already own the books, it cloud be a little more disappointing, because you wound just have more of the same. Maybe, if you already own them, you should wait for the complete collection - with Midnight Sun included (surely they will make one of those).
Book Review: Twilight Saga
Summary: 5 Stars
I personally thought these books were great, with that said...I have had enough of all the whining about how ppl expected more from the last book! Hello, for entertainment purposes only & written from the view of a teen! Of course there are things that make you go 'Ugh!, did I really just read that!' (remember, teen views) but its balanced well thru Edwards more mature character. What is really childish is everyone pretending to be the author or editor, whichever applies. If you dont like it, do the ADULT thing and give the book(s) to someone who does!
These books have passed thru many fingers in the tiny town I reside, all of us pushing 40+! Everyone here who has had the pleasure of reading them all have the same initial response...'Wow!' followed by 'Is there more? When will the movie be out?' And now, the news of the partial rough draft (Midnight Sun) on Meyer's site is spreading like wild fire...I cant speak for others but I read for the pure enjoyment of it. I like a good story and these books grabbed my attention, could not stop reading til there was nothing left to read, rough draft included! Would I like to see more along these lines - Of course I would! Would I like to see a more adult theme - Again, Yes! But I cannot bad mouth these books in any way, shape or form because I was quite entertained as I read them and as they pass from hand to hand around our small town they have generated a lot of talk (some of us have read all there is to read, and some not) those of us who have read everything talk quietly amongst ourselves, so as not to blow it for others, avoiding questions that would give things away to those not finished yet...I find it irritating that ppl feel the need to complain about an ending that did not suit their ideals, blowing the story wide open all over the net for others. Like it, dont like it - fine! It is your right to say so, either way. What you have no right to do is sit around and bad mouth someone elses hard work and time spent, ruining things for everyone else. Its inconsiderate and rude!
Book Review: Unconditionally and irrevocably in love!
Summary: 5 Stars
After failing to understand the massive hysteria around Harry Potter, I never expected to get into Twilight. I was that person who would scoff at the Hot Topic merchandise, feeling very superior about being so above these "teenybopper" books. After all, I am a college educated 24 year old woman, not a silly fangirl. Boy, have I learned a lesson!
It started with an unexpected Christmas gift. My sister bought me Twilight just knowing it is a huge seller and I am a bookworm. With nothing else to lose, I started reading. By Chapter Thirteen ("Confessions", also known as the Meadow scene) I knew my life was changed.
I finished Twilight at lightning speed and then had to decide how to get the rest of these books. I was an addict! I literally had the shakes just waiting to find out what happens next. This gorgeous boxed set was PERFECT! (although I scared my mailmain by exclaiming "you don't know how long i've waited for you!" when my package arrived!)
I didn't read these books - I devoured them!! They are so rawly personal and emotional, it's like reading a diary. A chapter will begin with Bella waking up, the days events will be narrated, and then the chapter ends with Bella falling asleep. I fell in love with all hese characters and I was left breathless by the epic romance between Bella and Edward.
Yes, Stephenie Meyer likes to overuse ccertain words, and yes the prose may be "too purple" for some, but nobody, I mean NOBODY can beat her as a storyteller! Whatever she lacks in technical perfection, Meyers makes up with her ability to paint a raw, emotional picture. As soon as I finished Breaking Dawn, I experienced a common sympton called PTD (Post Twilight Depression) but happily was able to recover by simply rereading them all over again! Until Midnight Sun gets published, I will happily read this saga over and over again.
I cannot say enough about how achingly beautiful these books are, and this boxed set is definetely the way to go!
Book Review: Page Turner
Summary: 5 Stars
Couldn't put each book down. Read each 550-750 page book within a week! Stephanie Meyers is a gifted writer who understands not only how to keep her reader's undivided attention but also how to create a balance between action & emotional plots. Though I'm a good decade older than the main character, Bella, I felt tremendously related to her. I remember those tumultuous teenage thoughts and, in a lot of situations now, continue to experience similar feelings. In a conversation with a friend, not about the Twilight Saga but about good literature in general, we agreed that good writing is created in the miniscule details that make you feel as though you, as the reader, are seeing those details for yourself. The attention to detail is so tight and fluid that you imagine you're in that character's shoes. That's exactly what Stephanie Meyers has done in her writing. Through each book I could truly imagine being right there & seeing the world through Bella (or in some parts Jacob's) eyes.
The only part I didn't quite enjoy, although I understand the plot purpose, was in the middle of the last book. I won't ruin the story by revealing those details but I'll say that it seemed to take a very unusual turn, one that seemed quite UNRELATABLE unlike any other part of the saga. While having a vampire boyfriend doesn't seem to be a relatable quality, falling for the bad boy or the enemy is definitely a relatable and quite common theme. I couldn't say whether the saga would be better without the last book, I know that if I hadn't read it I would suffer from lack of closure. Maybe if that particular 4th-book event didn't seem so alien & far fetched... I don't know. Anyway, don't let my opinion convince you that the 4th book isn't worth reading. The characters certainly regain their familiar love & likability and the ending is all too satisfying. I wish there could be more adventures in Bella's world although I'm very content with what Stephanie has shared with her readers.