Subject: Anyone here who dislikes 'Twilight'
Posted by: funnybuni
Date: Feb 25 09
I feel as if I'm the only one who thinks that a 108 yr. old falling in love with a 17 yr. old is wrong and perverted. Just because you don't look 108 doesn't mean you don't have 108 years of experience in life.
Title edited by RMG
Posted by: funnybuni
Date: Feb 25 09
I feel as if I'm the only one who thinks that a 108 yr. old falling in love with a 17 yr. old is wrong and perverted. Just because you don't look 108 doesn't mean you don't have 108 years of experience in life.
Title edited by RMG
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REDVIKING57 
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Of course,you are absolutely right,Bev. Perhaps I should be a little less critical of my daughter. And just be thankful that she is a voracious reader! Now,on the other hand,my son............ARGHH! Getting him to read ANYTHING that has nothing to do with a ball is virtually impossible! I do think it's easier to 'grab the imagination' of girls than boys nowadays. Is there a new Captain W.E.Johns (Biggles!) ? Any suggestions,Miss? :)) And is it the same 'across the pond'? Reply #61. Aug 17 11, 11:28 AM |
bloodandsand
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The Alex Rider series, by Anthony Horowitz (I think that's how you spell it) has gone down well; also some Malorie Blackman books. Don't despair, Red, I have the same problem with my own son! Reply #62. Aug 17 11, 11:36 AM |
tag2371
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The Twilight Series is not great literature to be sure however the story is genuine and original. As far as a 108 year old getting involved with a teenager is pure semantics. Edward was alone all those years and never fell in love until he met Bella. Reply #63. Aug 19 11, 10:05 AM |
Manjari97
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Breaking dawn is bad... Reply #64. Aug 24 11, 8:32 PM |
Nichloi
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I watched the first installment and felt it was pretty bad so I didn't watch any more. I guess it's just not my type of movie. Reply #65. Nov 24 11, 8:06 AM |
bananapeel39
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My problem with the Twilight movies was the lack of plot. There were too many pans of the scenery and long meaningful looks between the characters with no dialog. I think there was about 30 minutes of action spread out over an hour and a half (or however long film ran). Reply #66. Mar 04 12, 1:37 PM |
tearose90
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I read the books but I did'nt see what was so great about the books or the movies. the only person that caught my attention was jacob I thought that jacob was way cuter than edward. edward was possessive and jacob was more passionate and had a better personality. Reply #67. Jul 02 12, 7:54 AM |
kaddarsgirl
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I have never had any interest in reading the books or seeing the movies. A few of my friends read the books when we were in high school, must have 5 years ago I guess, and it was all they ever talked about. They got really boring to be around really quickly. I never wanted to be like that. So I swore off the books and movies. I still wanted to see "Vampires Suck" though, the spoof of the Twilight movies. Reply #68. Jul 22 12, 10:01 PM |
davaltd
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I can't stand that series at all Reply #69. Dec 27 12, 11:49 AM |
alexis722
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Agree with bananapeel, have seen only one of the films but it was enough. Thought it was kinda sappy. There was not much real depth. BTVS, on the other hand, was way better than expected with well rounded characters (some silly, yes, but the show parodied itself regularly), had a good plot and some very passionate scenes (mostly with Spike). I'd rather watch reruns of that than new 'Twilight - Breaking Wind' Reply #70. Dec 27 12, 12:04 PM |
Play3Away
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Anne Rice and Bram Stoker made vampires fierce and deadly. The "Twiligh"t series vamps are vampires for lovesick teens. I resented reading the second book and want my time back! I used to love vampires but This is not horror but teen fodder. Reply #71. Apr 09 13, 7:57 PM |
callie_ross
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I don't care for Twilight. I've read the first book & wasn't too impressed with it. I've seen the first movie & thought it was horrible! Just not my cup of tea! Vampires are supposed to be scary & evil, they aren't supposed to sparkle for crying out loud! It's all overrated & I am very tired of hearing about it all the time, just like that blasted Harry Potter nonsense! :P Reply #72. Apr 09 13, 10:47 PM |
| tearose90
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I can't stand twilight or anyone else who is crazy about it. It was badly written and the suspense build-up bored me to tears. The movie was unbearable I honestly don't see what's so great about these books or the movies the characters had boring personalities. The books are riddled with so many romantic cliches. Thank you for giving me a chance to tear into this awful series I'm so glad I found someone who hates them just as much as I do. I recommend the series beautiful creatures to anyone who can't stand this train wreck of a series. Reply #73. Apr 11 13, 11:39 PM |
peggy-bee
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I don't care for Twilight at all. Previous writers did this genre so much better! Reply #74. Jun 04 13, 2:27 PM |
shorthumbz
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Not a fan. The concept leaves me cold; and I agree with Stephen king about Meyer's writing ability. Then, too, I initially thought "Fifty Shades of Grey" was some kind of parody on the "Twilight" series (a friend loaned me her copy). But then when I realized the author was serious, I actually found it funnier. Whereas the "Twilights" are basically melodramatic romance novels for teenagers; the "Fifty Shades" are really terrible un-erotic mush-core near-porn novels for frustrated middle-agers - based on the author's erroneous information and feverish fetish fantasies! Reply #75. Oct 26 13, 12:25 PM |
Blackdresss
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I love the Twilight books! They're Young Adult Fiction, so factor that in, please. I don't consider them appropriate for 12- and 13-year-olds. Bella and Edward get married and have a baby. Rosalie and Emmett have been married for years, and remarry often, complete with wild honeymoons. Carlisle and Esme are married. Jasper and Alice are married. Consequently, there is a lot of sex in these books -- lusty vampire sex. I had no idea there were "vampire rules!" Who says they can't go out in the daytime, or that they can't sparkle? They move fast, too, and their eye color changes depending on the last time they have "fed." They are remarkably strong, and they don't sleep. Ever. They're her books -- she can make her own set of vampire rules. And "imprinting" doesn't mean "I am going to marry this baby when he/she grows up." In her books, it means, according to Jacob, "I will be there for her as her protector, her best friend, whatever she needs me to be." Trust me -- the little imprintee has a say in this when he/she grows up. And imprinting can happen at any time on anyone of any age, not just babies. "Imprinting" is a wolf thing she made up, when writing her books. Jacob goes actively seeking the girl he will imprint on, just so he can get over Bella. It doesn't work. When you write your book(s), you can make your own rules! It's the Joy Of Writing. What I don't understand is reading a book you truly do not like. There are millions of books in the world. Why waste your time reading one you don't like? I will generally give a book 50 to 90 pages to pull me in. Otherwise, I set it aside and move on to the next one in my pile. Just to give Young Adult Fiction a fair chance, why not try "The Fault In Their Stars" and/or "The Book Thief." I love both of those, too. We probably shouldn't talk about "The Hunger Games." I don't want to start a war. Reply #76. Jun 13 17, 2:06 AM |
| Blackdresss
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Oh. My. God! I resurrected a thread that is three years old! I had no idea... And sorry, it's "The Fault In Our Stars." I love the book; I love the movie. What I can't believe is that it's written by a man, narrated by a teenage girl. That's not easy to pull off. "The Book Thief" is narrated by Death. Love the book; love the movie. Reply #77. Jun 13 17, 2:12 AM |
jabb5076
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It astonishes me how many people are quick to criticize the Hunger Games or Harry Potter without ever having read a word of any of the books. If the genre doesn't interest you, fine, but disinterest is certainly not a reason to slam the quality of the writing or the impact these novels have had on culture/society. Well-written fiction will endure, and I have no doubt these novels will be enjoyed by readers long after I am gone. Reply #78. Jun 13 17, 4:12 PM |
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