Without the Twilight series filling the world with joyous tales about vampire romance, mythical creatures are going to to return their "geek" status, and me along with it. Crap.
But seriously, it's a shame that Stephenie Meyer had to write each of the four books in the series at such a rapid pace, because here I am done with them all, and not quite ready to say farewell to one of my favorite works of fiction of all-time.
Meyer excels at creating believable, yet entirely fantastical characters. It's hard not to find at least one character in her books that you don't connect with on some level. I don't know about you, my readers (all two of you), but I'm really going to miss Jake and his wise cracks, Alice and her infinite zeal toward modern fashion, and even Bella (though only in her most recent physical manifestation...hehe).
I admit I've become attached to characters in other books I've read, most notibly Harry Potter and company, but after reading those books for nearly a decade of my life, I felt ready to say goodbye and accept that the Harry Potter era is done, and the time for other talented authors to step forward has come. I just don't think that Stephenie Meyer's time should be over so soon. She certainly took a novel idea and capitalized on it, but I firmly believe that there still exists a mountain of untapped potential within that idea.
In some future, not as distant as we believe, someone else will be inspired as she was, and we'll once again find ourselves captivated by a timeless saga, leaving us to wonder how we were able to live happily without it. And I can't wait for that to happen.
But seriously, it's a shame that Stephenie Meyer had to write each of the four books in the series at such a rapid pace, because here I am done with them all, and not quite ready to say farewell to one of my favorite works of fiction of all-time.
Meyer excels at creating believable, yet entirely fantastical characters. It's hard not to find at least one character in her books that you don't connect with on some level. I don't know about you, my readers (all two of you), but I'm really going to miss Jake and his wise cracks, Alice and her infinite zeal toward modern fashion, and even Bella (though only in her most recent physical manifestation...hehe).
I admit I've become attached to characters in other books I've read, most notibly Harry Potter and company, but after reading those books for nearly a decade of my life, I felt ready to say goodbye and accept that the Harry Potter era is done, and the time for other talented authors to step forward has come. I just don't think that Stephenie Meyer's time should be over so soon. She certainly took a novel idea and capitalized on it, but I firmly believe that there still exists a mountain of untapped potential within that idea.
In some future, not as distant as we believe, someone else will be inspired as she was, and we'll once again find ourselves captivated by a timeless saga, leaving us to wonder how we were able to live happily without it. And I can't wait for that to happen.
6 comments:
Taylor! Your ranting of the books is making me so excited to finish the series.
Maybe someday your timeless story will reveal itself to the world and blow everyone's mind. I can't wait for that day.
I may have to read those again. I liked them, but not as much as everyone else seemed too. I am really bummed about the movie because Edward should be hot and he is not!!!
I agree with Brandi! Isn't Edward supposed to be absolutely breathtaking?! I'm sorely disappointed at the actor choice. I'm hoping that the cinematography will enhance his futures and maybe make him seem more charismatic. Good filming and directing can do that i think. I guess i'll make my final decision after i actually see the movie.
umm....were you trying to get a published commentary with that post? you are sure a thurough writer. i'm not done with breaking dawn yet, but she is an amazing authoer and a mom to boot! go stephenie!
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