Comments on: I’ve Never Met a Vampire, But I Did Meet a Bully

By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:39:05 +0000

So the best review I read of the Twilight series said something like, “You won’t be smarter at the end of the books, but you will be entertained”. I agree entirely! I really had fun reading them, but they were almost too easy to read. Love them though!

By: Kylie Turley

Kylie Turley — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:25:14 +0000

Okay, here’s my theory. It’s the Mr. Darcy thing all over again. (Many) Women just can’t resist that cold (overuse of that adjective in the series, by the way), reserved, gorgeous, rich man who secretly adores . . . YOU (the average woman). Don’t you think that’s what the rage is? Because Stephenie clearly knows her British lit comparisons, and I think that’s what is going on here.

What I find interesting (and, yes, I’ve read all three) is the twitsts that being a “moral” vampire forces the plot to take. I’m interested to see where it all goes, though I’m much more addicted to murder mysteries this summer. I have no idea why. I think I want to write one.

By: Dalene

Dalene — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:00:51 +0000

Heather–I know it’s a bestseller list, not a best written list, but in my mind it says something when “Twilight,” is No. 1 on the New York Times best-seller list for children’s paperback chapter books, and the second book, “New Moon,” is No. 1 on the Times’ hardback list.” That’s no small feat and can’t be driven just by people in Utah.

I’d say read them, but don’t go in with super high expectations. That way even if they’re just a fun read but not entirely pulitzer material you won’t be disappointed. There is nothing wrong with a good fun read. I’m going to jump in–in spite of the hype–once I get through the latest stack on my nightstand.

By: Heather O.

Heather O. — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:30:33 +0000

I just heard of these books. I, too, am a Buffy van, so I, too, loves me them vampires. But I’ve only heard how wonderful they are, and here y’all are saying they are just so-so. Are they even worth my time?

By: FoxyJ

FoxyJ — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:13:40 +0000

The other day we were at Barnes and Noble here in Seattle and there were quite a few copies of Eclipse just sitting around on the shelf…

By: Dalene

Dalene — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:10:55 +0000

The link isn’t working. Try this: http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695199836,00.html

By: Dalene

Dalene — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:10:23 +0000

La Yen, in answer to your question:

It is not, apparently, just a Utah thing.

By: La Yen

La Yen — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:26:14 +0000

I don’t think that I live under a rock, and yet…

Is it a Utah thing? Are they about Mormon vampires? Did they cross the plains searching for souls of the un-dead or apostate? I seriously have no idea of these books. Are they at Costco? I don’t know what you are talking about.

(And I love Buffy, so you know I knows my vampires…)

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:43:22 +0000

I too have read Twilight and liked it, but didn’t love the writing or the development of the characters… and New Moon really fell flat… Blah! But I will definitely check out “This is What I did.” Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll also check out some of the others recommended in the comments! Thanks!

By: RC Cola!

RC Cola! — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:43:01 +0000

I felt the exact same way about Twilight, C Jane. I read the first, but being it could have had 100 pages edited out, and not have Bella’s parents be the most flat characters in the world….I haven’t had the desire to read the rest of the series. I don’t care if Meyer’s a Mo.

My recommendations for YA -”Twisted” by the same wonderful author who wrote “Speak” -Laurie Halse Anderson.