Lizzy Hollering
10/5/09
Block C
Eclipse Book Review
I read the book Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer this term; it is the third installment of the Twilight series. In this is the story about a girl named Bella who moved to Forks, Washington to live with her Father. It was here she met Edward Cullen and fell in love with him, even knowing he was a vampire. In this book her friend Jacob refuses to talk to her because of her Edward. Jacob is a werewolf, and there is a bad relationship between them and the vampires. Also people in Seattle have been disappearing more than ever before, which may be the work of another vampire. This book managed to keep me hooked, and wondering what would happen next throughout the story. Stephanie Meyers writing style is very unique. Though most of the story is told through Bella’s point of view, occasionally she will switch characters. An example of this is when at one chapter it will be told from Bella’s point of view, and the next section may be told by Jacob’s point of view. It makes the story interesting to see different events through different characters views. It also gives the reader more of an insight into the particular character’s personality. Meyer is also very descriptive when describing a scene or a person. With her descriptions it’s almost as if you can picture the scene perfectly in your head. It never leaves you wondering what a place looks like, or what a character looks like. Her writing always manages to keep the reader informed. “Meyer knows what her fans want: thrills, chills, and a lot of romance, and she delivers on all counts” –School Library Journal My personal connection with this quote is that the story line reminds me of one about normal teenage life. Vampires and Werewolves could represent two cliques or groups of people with different traits. People like Bella could represent the kids who are in the middle, and neutral between all the groups. Also, people like Victoria may represent the bullies in school. That was the personal connection I made with this story.
I read the book Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer this term; it is the third installment of the Twilight series. In this is the story about a girl named Bella who moved to Forks, Washington to live with her Father. It was here she met Edward Cullen and fell in love with him, even knowing he was a vampire. In this book her friend Jacob refuses to talk to her because of her Edward. Jacob is a werewolf, and there is a bad relationship between them and the vampires. Also people in Seattle have been disappearing more than ever before, which may be the work of another vampire. This book managed to keep me hooked, and wondering what would happen next throughout the story. Stephanie Meyers writing style is very unique. Though most of the story is told through Bella’s point of view, occasionally she will switch characters. An example of this is when at one chapter it will be told from Bella’s point of view, and the next section may be told by Jacob’s point of view. It makes the story interesting to see different events through different characters views. It also gives the reader more of an insight into the particular character’s personality. Meyer is also very descriptive when describing a scene or a person. With her descriptions it’s almost as if you can picture the scene perfectly in your head. It never leaves you wondering what a place looks like, or what a character looks like. Her writing always manages to keep the reader informed. “Meyer knows what her fans want: thrills, chills, and a lot of romance, and she delivers on all counts” –School Library Journal My personal connection with this quote is that the story line reminds me of one about normal teenage life. Vampires and Werewolves could represent two cliques or groups of people with different traits. People like Bella could represent the kids who are in the middle, and neutral between all the groups. Also, people like Victoria may represent the bullies in school. That was the personal connection I made with this story.
She really liked this book, it got her hooked. She liked how it always keep her wanting to know what was going to happen next in the book.
ReplyDeleteThe writing style of the book was unique. She said that it was cool how the author changed perspectives of who was telling the story.
She didnt put a passage from the book.
I would consider reading this book. I habe heard so many good things about the series Twilight. I have always wanted to read them so i will probley read it for my 2nd term. I think i will start with the first book though.
Well i can tell that you really liked this book. And how the writing style is unique yet like some other books with the person point of view. Also very descriptive. You didn't pick an interesting passage, because you didn't write one. Yours is not as good as some others where you forgot some stuff and also how it looks like a big glob of words. And I am not into reading those books so i wouldn't read it.
ReplyDeleteIt is obvious that you really liked this novel. It seems exciting and interesting to those who read it.
ReplyDeleteYou noticed that the author provides a very good descrpition of people and places that help envision the story.
You did not pick a passage or quote from the book, but you did provide a quote from "School Library Journal" that seemed to suffice.
Though you forgot a little bit of things and you did not use paragraphs, I believe it was a really nice review comparatively.
Long ago I decided I would not read any of the Twilight books. I am not interested in them and have no intention of reading them.
1. She really enjoyed the book. It kept her attention and made her keep reading.
ReplyDelete2. She noticed that the author would tell the story in one person's view, then would change into another character. The author also provided lots of detail.
3. She didn't pick a passage from the book.
4. This review was ok. It wasn't the best, but not the worst either.
5. I'm not sure if i would consider reading this book. A lot of people really liked the series, but the subject doesn't really interest me.