Comments on: Breaking Dawn is Toothless

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:40:40 +0000

Yeah, if you found the third book annoying there is not much use in reading the fourth one. I had to read it because my YA book group is going to discuss it later this month, and I was holding out hope that the fourth book would be an improvement on the third.
I think the reaction to the book is split between those who hate and those who love it, just going by the amazon ratings and reviews.

By: Frances Jacobson Harris

Frances Jacobson Harris — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:31:36 +0000

Thank you SO much for sparing me from having to read this one. The first two were okay, but by the third, Bella was on my very. last. nerve. Meyer is NO J.K. Rowling. Okay, rant over. Don’t tell my students what I really think…

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:07:52 +0000

I never quite understood how Edward’s body is supposed to be sexy, considering how many times he’s likened to chilly marble. I don’t think freezing while embracing your vampire boyfriend is particularly erotic.

By: Diana Dang

Diana Dang — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:42:37 +0000

Haha, what I heard is that the book is “Simply Awesome!!” by most.

I am only halfway through the first volume because my friend forced me because I complained about what was so good about it. When i got the book, I thought there would be a lot of depth and action. But what do I get? Endless test about Edward’s body parts and how Bella will die if she doesn’t see him soon. I should not say anything until I finish the book but I already have a solid opinion on it.

In terms of writing, Mrs. Meyer writes well for those who like quick reads (like me) where I can skim without having to understand some complicated words like in other books (which I don’t mind so much). Story-wise, she fails.

By: Kiki

Kiki — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:31:57 +0000

I have the first two of the Duprau books. They don’t go out much - but I’m thinking the coming movie will help that. Did not know about Sharon Shinn’s YA books. Thanks!

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:17:13 +0000

Maybe the Books of Ember by Jeanne Duprau? I haven’t read them yet, but I think they’re appropriate for your age group.
The fantasy author Sharon Shinn has a bunch of YA books that might work (The Dream-Maker’s Magic, The Safe-Keeper’s Secret, and The Truth-Teller’s Tale).

By: Kiki

Kiki — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:57:00 +0000

Thank goodness. It’s not that I don’t like finding new series for the girls to read - but I do get tired of seeing vampires everywhere. Could we just stake them already and declare them dead? What I’d really like to find is a good SF series that girls would find interesting - something along the lines of Bujold’s Miles series or Lee-Miller’s Liaden book only for 5th-6th graders. Any suggestions?

By: Anna

Anna — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:09:56 +0000

I think the Twilight series might be a bit beyond most 6th grade girls, so I can see why you haven’t heard about it!

By: Kiki

Kiki — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:17:21 +0000

Glad to see you comment on this series. I’d never heard of it until last weekend - apparently I don’t get out as much as I should. Either that or it hasn’t made its way down to the precocious sixth grade girls in my school yet. Anyway I went looking for info at amazon.com and found the lines really drawn - either love or hate. It’s nice to see your more balanced view.