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The 'Twilight' romance novels have a surprisingly hot-and-bothered fan base: mothers and daughters.

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  • Posted By: Brains @ 01/29/2009 1:04:35 PM

    THe terms I used were actually politically correct. Simple is a very nice way of putting whatever i could have, Retard ont he other hand may be questionable, but on the other hand I have heard it used by the parents of simple children before at the school my children go to. So i'm only assuming they know the correct terminology.
    The proof I used was directly from the book. If you haven't read any of them then it poses a problem.
    I agree, let us agree to disagree. Any insuls I posed were based only on your stubborness to understand that a story such as this, is more attractive in the positive than the negative you could pull from it. I am sorry that you didn't get the satisfying glow that comes from completing the series.

  • Posted By: wildtigergirl @ 01/29/2009 2:09:55 AM

    Right back at you. I only explained that it was my opinion and why it is. I even gave specific proof for each of my opinions. All you have done is call me names (some that would be considered highly offensive in polite society for connections to medical disabilities) and offer vague reasons as a response. You are the one constantly insulting me for an opinion that is completely as valid as anyone else???s. We obviously will not come to an agreement so instead of listening to insults I believe we should end this discussion here. There is no point in continuing this discussion.

  • Posted By: Brains @ 01/28/2009 11:48:34 PM

    Are you sure you know what you are talking about? You seem to question yourself repeatedly throughout your entire comment. I was not angry, I was more or less suggesting you waste your time on something else. Like you, I have also read midnight sun, and seeing as you are so closed mind that you cannot even put yourself in the position of the character enough to understand it, makes you look more and more simple. It is not in my place to judge either. But barking up the wrong tree is definitly what you are doing here. I am also a mother and I found the book not offensive in the least. And I have also been in possesive relationships where I was thoroughly scared. In the case of Edward and Bella, maybe you should read a little bit more into Bella's side as well, she gets Jealous over the woman from Alaska just as much as Edward does of Jacob. The only difference is that Jacob is there constantly to remind Edward that he is the better choice. If you read the third book, then you see that Edwards is all the way FOR whatever Bella wants or decides. I guess maybe you don't see when you are reading, or maybe the natural 15% that poeple absorb from reading or learning doesn't apply to you. I will not respond again if you choose to reply, mostly on the basis that I see from your latest rant that you truly don't know what you are talking about, and that you are unwilling to look at any other opinions other than your own. I am sad for you and hope you have something better to spend your time on. For the future, maybe try to understand exactly what is going through the minds of the characters in a story. That way you may save yourself from ridicule.

  • Posted By: wildtigergirl @ 01/28/2009 7:00:35 PM

    First off I'm not in any way trying to get a ???rise??? out of anyone. I just put my opinion about the book. I even said that as a book if you like it that???s fine. What I have a problem with is people making it into the perfect thing for kids to read to know what love is. And before you start "Oh how 'retarded' are you" bullshit you were trying to say in your response, that IS what people are doing. Want proof? Read the responses on this very page. That is what bothers me. And yes I read the legal version of Midnight Sun and THAT is where I see how bloody abusive Edward is being. He actually gets angry at her for walking away from him and thinks to himself that he???s not done with her and FORCES her into his car. The way its worded is any girls night mare in real life. Have you EVER been in such a relationship? Ever known anyone who has? Ask them what their significant other was like and they will give you a description of Edward in the books. How he seemed perfect and wanted to ???protect??? them. How he NEVER HAD ENOUGH of them, how forceful and possessive they were. As a book I don???t care for but other people like its fine. I have friends who like it and it hasn???t been a problem for us. It???s when people start getting so obsessive over just a simple book that it is scary. You said it yourself, ???this is a book, it is not realistic??? and yet you feel so upset that I don???t admire your simple book that you call me an idiot. People get so outraged that everyone doesn???t see it as ???God???s Gift??? that they are willing to bash those who see differently from them as wrong and ignorant and words that I don???t feel the need to repeat. It???s a book and I am free to have my opinion just as you are free to have yours. Don???t start the who grade school name calling game just because I don???t think you book is better than anyone else???s.

  • Posted By: Brains @ 01/28/2009 4:53:47 AM

    Sorry Wildtigergirl but you are an idiot. Did you read all of the books? Is the only power you feel within yourself to dis something completely inanimate? This is a book, it is based on the perspective of one individual. I am sure that Stephenie Meyer was not considering that Edward come off as a stalker. Really, if you look at it from Edwards perspective, here is this weak, fragile human that he loves dearly that he wants to make sure is safe. Either way I am sure that you will argue logic and come up with something uninteligent to write back to my comment. Really though, this is a book, it is not realistic, and any boys that are out there reading this book, are probably not going to read it and acknowledge such irritating matters as what you feel important. Go take a nice long nap, and when you return to answer, please try to sound like you aren't a simple minded retard that is just bored with their lives. If you are looking to make a rise out of other people, save yourself the effort of wasting 10 minutes on here, and go do something physical.
    Truly sorry, when will people understand that the only opinion that really matters, is that of the author. It is her creation and no matter what you say, she will never NOT be proud of it. Her success will probably out weigh anything you will ever do. Keep that in mind, more people enjoy the story than you have reason to write ignorantly on it. You bother me, I hope you find solace in your lack of logic.

  • Posted By: wildtigergirl @ 01/27/2009 1:47:01 AM

    Yes because teaching your daughters that a stalker is the perfect boyfriend is the best thing ever! I hope I have a boyfriend who sneaks into my room unknown to watch me every night, and gets mad if I speak to anyone else who likes me, and even takes the engine out of my car in order to keep me locked in my house so I only belong to him!!! Of course that's the perfect relationship! Lets forget the fact that in real life boyfriends like that end up abusive and justify all the abuse as "Its because I love you and want to keep you safe." If they are willing to take the engine from your car they are willing to do much more. And of course these guys are thought of as perfect by everyone around them since they can dazzle others so as to keep the bad parts hidden until its to late. What a perfect love. And of course the religious ideals of women being meek and submissive to their men. Yes because women should define themselves by they guy they are with. Oh and if they are ever separated she should try to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff! That is just what I want my little girl to do when she has her first breakup! Quite frankly the fact that this book is lauded as the next bible by its readers terrifies me. You enjoy the story fine, I don't gave a problem with that. Your likes are different from mine. But that this is revered as the ideal relationship book for teens scares the living crap out of me! So what it says no sex until marriage? The book is laced with the girl protagonist TRYING to have sex with her boyfriend! The reason they don't is because he could kill her! Not a ringing endorsement and yet this has become so prominent in our society. People wake up.

  • Posted By: Pupcake14 @ 01/02/2009 7:02:51 PM

    Twilight is probably the best book I have ever read. Everything about it is fantastic.
    The story line really caught my attention and I think the movie was great too.
    The actors and actresses did a super job.
    After I watched Twilight, it instantly became my favorite film.
    And it really makes me mad when people talk trash about the book.
    It's absolutely GREAT and I think Stephenie Meyer is one of the BEST authors around.
    Keep up the good work!!!!! :)

  • Posted By: annia bannie @ 11/10/2008 12:18:17 PM

    The series was so awesome and it didn't give any wrong ideas to teens. so HAH

  • Posted By: TwilightLover91 @ 08/08/2008 11:24:59 AM

    I have to say that the Stephenie Meyer series Twilight, Eclipse, New Moon, and Breaking Dawn captivated me! I couldn't put it down! I read it while I did the dishes and took out the garbage, because I refused to put it down!!! I love her use of language and how she doesn't try to talk like a teenager, she does it naturally and it is very fulfilling! I send KUDOS!!!! I loved the books and she is my favorite author. I would recomend THE HOST to people who liked her other books... It's not the same, but it is just as good in my opinion! I just have to say I LOVE STEPHENIE MEYER!!! If only she was my age... Lol, I'm just kidding, but it's weird being a guy that likes her books! Other guys won't read them because they are being masochistic pigheads. I can't stand being around them half the time. I say that I'm not the only teenage guy who likes Stephenie's books, so they can stop portraying it as a 'chick flick' book. I really detest the way the book is portrayed in our society! I love the books and I will not let anyone say anything bad about them. KUDOS to Stephenie!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: csanders12 @ 08/02/2008 1:31:17 PM

    its STEPHENIE MEYER for the win!
    I honestly like the way she is so open and nice enough to interact with her tween demographic.
    Not many authors of bestselling books and writers as well are like her.
    its August 2 already and my hands are itching to grab a freshly printed Breaking Dawn book!
    For more updates, videos and stuff about Stephenie Meyer, Twilight sereis, the movies, The cast and etc...
    Vivist this awesome blog!
    http://hellolurve.blogspot.com
    It's great, I'm telling you!

  • Posted By: csanders12 @ 08/02/2008 1:27:26 PM

    Its STEPHENIE MEYER for the WIN!
    Its already August 2 and my hands are itching to get on the fresh covers of Breaking Dawn!
    For more updates on Stephenie Meyer's novels and other pop culture addictions, visit this blog:
    http://hellolurve.blogspot.com
    its an awesome site!

  • Posted By: sav123 @ 07/31/2008 5:11:14 PM

    i personally think that the way SM brings up the subject of sex in her book is brilliant. it show teens that is good to wait till after marriage. i think that if she choose to have sex in her book it is her choice.(being that i am seventeen...) i think that it shows that it should be something u wait to do till after u r married...but it also shows that it isnt the only reason to get married, people should get married because they love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together...and it shows that having sex shouldnt change the way u act around each other... u can still cuddle on the couch and watch romantic movies...sex doesnt have to be the only thing in ur relationship. i think that this book brings up a good way for a mom to diccuss this wit her daughter...because a mom and a daughter should alway be able to diccuss thing like this. a parent should be aware of the possibility of sex in this book and choose to the their child read it or not, but they shouldnt force the same judgement on other parents and the should "curse" the author for writing whatever they choose to write. if they dont want to read it dont read the book.
    -Sav

  • Posted By: dayamy112233 @ 07/31/2008 1:13:07 PM

    Omg I love this book its amaizing Everything is incredible..... its so sweet and full of action all the converstions are awsome i feel like if it was real its so awsome almost like i was part of the book..... I couldnt stop reading it i wsa up untill 4 in the morning reading it and the same ting with new moon and eclipse..... omg new moon is so sad i was so happy when they finnaly got back to gether becouse it was all so much jacob and then when edward was finally back i was like yes!!!!!!! and eclipse is awsome my second favorite almost my first. overall the book is awsome

  • Posted By: dayamy112233 @ 07/31/2008 1:07:36 PM

    twilight is my all time favorite book ever its jut so awsome also new moon and eclipse there such awsome books when your reading it it feels like your part of the story and that everything is real. when i fisrt got twilight i was reading it untill 4 or 3 in the morning couse it was so good i couldnt stop reading it and the same thing happened in new moon and eclipse omg new moon is so sad I was like dammit it edward... and eclipse is my second favorite its so good all the converstations everything is awsome

  • Posted By: 1Jules1 @ 07/31/2008 12:36:41 AM

    The books in the Twilight series are absolutely my favorite of all time! They are so action packed and intense with danger, action, relationships of all kinds, romance...etc. For me, eventhough there aren't ONLY good things happening in the books, there are ALOT of good things happening...even life lessons if you let yourself learn them. I love the conversation Bella and Edward have the night after Italy, I cry every time! Then I love the conversation in the tent, alot of character coming through there...many many more. Stephanie is a true artist!!!!!! BY THE WAY...ROBERT PATTINSON IS AN INCREADIBLE EDWARD!!!!!!!!! He has done the roll of Edward justice in every clip or picture I can get my grubby hands on. The whole cast is excellent!!! There are lots of guys who could play Edward, just not any who could do BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: 1Jules1 @ 07/30/2008 11:58:44 PM

    The Twilight series are my absolute favorite books EVER!! So intense with action and romance, but for me most of all...relationships, and at so many different levels. Many of the conversations alone, are just increadible, one example being at the end of New Moon the night after Italy, I cry every time, and another being in the tent but this is just my opinion. I have read them so many times I lost count, but there are so many layers to the books, not just what most people are deciding to write in these comments. BY THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROB PATTINSON IS ABSOLUTELY AN INCREADIBLE CHOICE FOR EDWARD!!!!!!!

  • Posted By: FullMoonJae @ 07/30/2008 10:23:51 PM

    I absolutely loved the Twilight series for what it was. I was quite impressed with the way Stephenie Meyer excluded the sex despite the characters she's working with. I don't see what everyone's problem is with the book. So there might be a little sex in the book. It's not like everything else in the world that's basically CRAWLING with sex. The whole book isn't going to be about sex, so just relax. It's SM's book. She can write it how she pleases. And if you have a problem with her eluding to a little bit of sex, STOP READING IT. Then you won't have a problem any longer.

  • Posted By: FullMoonJae @ 07/30/2008 10:19:48 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. Every person is entitled to their opinion on sex. Some of you kids commenting (that are 12-13 and Even 15) have absolutly no idea of what you are talking about and sound rediculous. Having sex before marriage is individual decision. So SM wants to elude to a little sex in her book. It's HER book. She can do as she pleases. It's not like the whole book is SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX. I think Ms. Meyer did a wonderful job on her book. I can easily relate to Bella, despite being only 16.

  • Posted By: rmb632 @ 07/30/2008 9:40:47 PM

    I love the Twilight series. It was so intense - so loaded with sexual tension you could hardly breathe, but it was kept clean and decent. Good job, Stephanie. Looking forward to more from your creative brain.

  • Posted By: terrifictwilightteen565 @ 07/30/2008 8:49:28 PM

    so, getting onto a new subject......... what do you guys want to happen in the book??

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