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Summary: Unsuitable for adults...
Comment: I picked up this book in a hurry as I wanted something to read on the train, and think it probably wasn't aimed at someone like me, but a teenage audience (it was in the regular book section at WHSmith though!). If you're a teenage girl please ignore this review, but if you're an adult considering this book, I really suggest you don't buy it!
I don't remember the last time I read something as vacuous and boring. Nothing happens!! The first 3/4 of this fairly hefty book have no action at all, we just see Edward and Bella arguing about her friendship with Jacob, and whether or not she and Edward can get more intimate. I've never read a book where the author manages to spend so much time saying so little.
Perhaps if I'd read the other books I would have been more into this one, and perhaps a teenager would identify with Bella and therefore be into all this teen angst, I just found it incredibly boring. It was written in a way that could have been readable if there had been a plot, but that's the only good thing I'd say for it.
The other thing is the quite twisted controlling relationship Bella has with Edward, (and to some extent with Jacob). This seems to be portrayed as a good thing because Edward loves her and she loves him. I've read other reviews that describe it as abusive, I wouldn't go quite that far, but it's certainly on the borders of healthy. I think that given the target age group this is really not a good lesson for young girls as to what a relationship should be.
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Summary: Vampire or werewolf? Who would you choose?
Comment: Oh My Lord. Eclipse. Was. Outstanding. Eclipse has drama, love, anger, pain, jealousy, hilariousity...I could go on and on and on...!...but I'll do my best not to.
Okay, so Bella and Edward are back together and everything is almost great. Victoria is still on the run and we know she will be coming back for a fight in this book.
The Jacob/Bella/Edward love triangle is hilarious...even though there isn't really one. Bella flying a punch at a werewolf...Priceless!
I'll stop there, it is so difficult to give a review without giving too much away, I know I would be mad with any reviewer who had spoilers!
It is definetly worth the read!
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Summary: Enjoyed this!
Comment: Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. Bella and Edward are back together after their confrontation with the Volturi and are trying to have a reasonably normal relationship. Eclipse sees the character's laying out their wishes for the future; Bella wants to become a vampire as soon as possible and Edward wants them to marry before this takes place. As in the previous two books, Bella and Edward's relationship is extremely intense and I know that this irritates some readers but I think it is probably what I enjoy most about the books. Due to Edward being over 100 years old, it is quite an old-fashioned romance and it is interesting to see how he and Bella try to compromise on what they think are the correct values to live by.
This book also explores Bella's relationship with Jacob Black. She gradually realises that she does love him but it still does not compare to her love for Edward. I think that the character of Jacob serves to highlight all that she is willing to give up. Yes, he is a werewolf but she could still have a reasonably normal future with him. By choosing Edward she would literally be giving up her life, her family and everything she has ever known apart from him.
Eclipse also sees the return of Victoria who is pursuing Bella in order to avenge the killing of her mate James. Victoria has created an army of reckless, new-born vampires who she has rampaging and murdering their way through Seattle before setting off for Forks. The danger that Bella is in leads the werewolves and the Cullens to put their hatred aside and work together in order to bring Victoria down.
I did enjoy this book; I personally found some of the parts about the werewolve's history quite boring but I do understand why it was included. I felt that this book was really important in developing Edward and Bella's relationship and putting things in place for the future. Meyer has created amazing charcaters in her saga and I think this is what draws me into the story and makes me want to read the next book.
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Summary: Second Favourite of the Saga
Comment: Eclipse is my second favourite of the Twilight Saga because it is so funny. I laughed out loud so many times throughout the book.
I also loved the whole feud between Jacob and Edward.
The main plot of course was Victoria but that seemed insignificant compared to the love triangle.
My favourtie part was when Bella returns back to her home after punching Jacob and Charlie asks her whats the matter so Jacob tells him and then Bella phones Edward who is on his way and Charlie tells Jacob that he should leave but Jacob decides to stay and so Charlie says "Your Funeral" that had my hysterics for ages
A definite read
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Summary: Characters unrecognisable in a frustrating third installment
Comment: Eclipse is the third instalment of the Twilight Saga, and as you make your way through the book, that point is hammered home. The story begins to "lose its bite", with the characters virtually unrecognisable in parts, and the plot appearing to lurch all over the place.
The dialogue is stilted, annoying and, yes, downright cheesy, in parts. The pithy exchanges from Twilight are a long-forgotten memory.
The behaviour of the characters in this book was, by far, the most irritating part, with the main characters of Edward, Bella and Jacob all acting out in selfish, ridiculous and frankly stupid moments to get their own way.
Edward's possessiveness becomes OTT, Jacob's arrogance reaches new levels and both treat Bella as if she hasn't got two brain cells to rub together (which, granted, you do begin to wonder yourself as her own behaviour cranks the dial on "silly" and "irritating").
In favour of the book, it does serve some purpose in giving us some background on some of the minor characters and this history is a welcome and worthwhile addition to the Saga story. The interaction between Jacob and Edward is an interesting one, but as a result of the clumsy handling of the plot-line, my interest quickly turned to irritation.
The idea was there for Eclipse, but sadly, the execution was not. This book seems like filler in an otherwise entertaining Saga. I remain hopeful for the fourth book, and even after this disappointment, I'll still be completing the full set, if only for the memories of Twilight and New Moon.
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