There are other definitions available, but I just wanted to address some criticisms of the Twilight Saga.
It's a cliche vampire novel: No, not really. The author, Stephenie Meyer, never saw any vampire movies/read any vampire books. She admitted that she didn't really know the mythology, and so she made her vampires different because she focused on them as real people; hence, no fangs, garlic, wooden stakes, problems w/sunlight, etc.
It's poor literature: Really up to the individual reader in my opinion. Is it the most beautiful, perfect, polished writing? No. However, it is very descriptive and engaging, and the action parts are dramatic and exciting. Also, as even twi-haters have admitted, the books are addicting. That counts for something-the books are compelling to say the least.
Twilight fans are all idiot fangirls: Well, if you make sweeping generalizations about a group of people, then you are setting yourself up for comeuppance. That is just ignorant. If I said football fans are all thuggish muscle-bound jocks, is that the truth? Of course not. Don't judge the fans by a few that you've met, and don't judge the books just because everyone's talking about them.
Bella's and Edward's love is unrealistic/shallow/etc. : In Twilight, their love is portrayed as the out-of-this-world, destiny/fate, Romeo+Juliet kind. Not a lot of explanation, just an accepted fact. It's not realistic, but then it's not supposed to be. The story is about the complications that arise from their love. The love is not based entirely on looks/lust, but chemistry. It is idealized, perfect love. Just accept it.
The characters are stupid/dull/unrealistic: Again, matter of opinion. They are what they are. Personally, I don't like Bella, but I love Edward. Anyone who considers him shallow or pathetic should read the excerpt from Midnight Sun.
I just wanted to make this definition because I was distressed at the amount of prejudiced and negative comments about one of my favorite book series. Hopefully we can discuss it a little more civilly if everyone can just calm down and let people express their opinions.
It's a cliche vampire novel: No, not really. The author, Stephenie Meyer, never saw any vampire movies/read any vampire books. She admitted that she didn't really know the mythology, and so she made her vampires different because she focused on them as real people; hence, no fangs, garlic, wooden stakes, problems w/sunlight, etc.
It's poor literature: Really up to the individual reader in my opinion. Is it the most beautiful, perfect, polished writing? No. However, it is very descriptive and engaging, and the action parts are dramatic and exciting. Also, as even twi-haters have admitted, the books are addicting. That counts for something-the books are compelling to say the least.
Twilight fans are all idiot fangirls: Well, if you make sweeping generalizations about a group of people, then you are setting yourself up for comeuppance. That is just ignorant. If I said football fans are all thuggish muscle-bound jocks, is that the truth? Of course not. Don't judge the fans by a few that you've met, and don't judge the books just because everyone's talking about them.
Bella's and Edward's love is unrealistic/shallow/etc. : In Twilight, their love is portrayed as the out-of-this-world, destiny/fate, Romeo+Juliet kind. Not a lot of explanation, just an accepted fact. It's not realistic, but then it's not supposed to be. The story is about the complications that arise from their love. The love is not based entirely on looks/lust, but chemistry. It is idealized, perfect love. Just accept it.
The characters are stupid/dull/unrealistic: Again, matter of opinion. They are what they are. Personally, I don't like Bella, but I love Edward. Anyone who considers him shallow or pathetic should read the excerpt from Midnight Sun.
I just wanted to make this definition because I was distressed at the amount of prejudiced and negative comments about one of my favorite book series. Hopefully we can discuss it a little more civilly if everyone can just calm down and let people express their opinions.
by RedShazam April 3, 2009
Get the Twilightmug. Mom: So Bella what are your plans for today?
Bella: I'm going to fuck a corpse then later get boned by a mutt doggie style and deep throat its 13 inch dog cock.
Mom: Ohh umm thats nice..........
Bella: I will be back after Twilight ;DD
Bella: I'm going to fuck a corpse then later get boned by a mutt doggie style and deep throat its 13 inch dog cock.
Mom: Ohh umm thats nice..........
Bella: I will be back after Twilight ;DD
by BetaWav1996 March 15, 2011
Get the Twilightmug. A stupid book that is poorly written and has a cliched plot. The characters are unoriginal and the entire book is based on the fact that Edward is a sparkly fairy trying to pass for a badass vampire, but fails miserably.
He also catches the attention of the whiny Bella Swan and is somehow insane enough to fall in love with her. Bella is somehow insane enough to fall in love with him. They both fail at life. Epically.
The entire book is about how beautiful of a fairy Edward is and how love will keep them together.
This book gives obsessed fangirls the idea that the ideal boyfriend is a old creepy pedophile that watches you while you sleep and isolates you from you friend. It also tells them that romance is all about looks, an abusive relationship, and teen pregnancy.
It's an overall failure.
He also catches the attention of the whiny Bella Swan and is somehow insane enough to fall in love with her. Bella is somehow insane enough to fall in love with him. They both fail at life. Epically.
The entire book is about how beautiful of a fairy Edward is and how love will keep them together.
This book gives obsessed fangirls the idea that the ideal boyfriend is a old creepy pedophile that watches you while you sleep and isolates you from you friend. It also tells them that romance is all about looks, an abusive relationship, and teen pregnancy.
It's an overall failure.
fangirl: I wish I was Bella Swan so I could be in Twilight.
smartperson:Oh, so you want to be a whiny bitch with an abusive pedophile boyfriend in a book that is horribly written?
fangirl: YES! wait. what? um..... no?
smartperson: You're an idiot. Go read a real book.
smartperson:Oh, so you want to be a whiny bitch with an abusive pedophile boyfriend in a book that is horribly written?
fangirl: YES! wait. what? um..... no?
smartperson: You're an idiot. Go read a real book.
by twilightshouldgodie August 3, 2010
Get the Twilightmug. The first book to a wonderful series by Stephenie Meyer. With action, comedy, romance, and emotion.
When Bella moves into the rainy town of Forks, Washington she notices Edward Cullen. She soon learns that he is a vampire and despite this, she just can't stay away from him. Well, Edward can't either. :) All the while Edward fights his primal instincts to drink Bella's blood. The couple must overcome many obstacles.
Mostly the teens are into the series, but some adults have found an interest in the books. Despite how many people think that the main interest for reading Twilight is Edward (though it is part of it) the book really does suck you in and you can't help feeling everything that Bella feels.
When Bella moves into the rainy town of Forks, Washington she notices Edward Cullen. She soon learns that he is a vampire and despite this, she just can't stay away from him. Well, Edward can't either. :) All the while Edward fights his primal instincts to drink Bella's blood. The couple must overcome many obstacles.
Mostly the teens are into the series, but some adults have found an interest in the books. Despite how many people think that the main interest for reading Twilight is Edward (though it is part of it) the book really does suck you in and you can't help feeling everything that Bella feels.
Twilight is my obsession.
by aveverum June 23, 2008
Get the Twilightmug. Twilight, v: To Twilight someone is to ejaculate on a person's face only to immediately throw glitter onto it. It then becomes nearly impossible to get off, thus making them look like a Twilight Vampire.
Past Tense: Twilighted
Past Tense: Twilighted
"My girlfriend forced me to watch Twilight. So we went back home and I Twilighted her. She doesn't like the movie anymore, or me.
by PKPNewbs February 28, 2010
Get the Twilightmug. A very popular and well written novel by miracle Stephenie Meyer. A book that some people like to criticize for no apparent reason, and when they try, they come up with nothing that makes sense. Twilight lovers are a very dedicated and passionate group and i would suggest to the group mentioned above to sleep with one eye open...
twihard: i love twilight
stupid person: it sucks because it's a love story
twihard: ARRRRRRRG
stupid person: falls dead to ground
stupid person: it sucks because it's a love story
twihard: ARRRRRRRG
stupid person: falls dead to ground
by Twihard May 29, 2008
Get the Twilightmug.