By Stephanie Meyer
Great book. Fast read. Exciting love story. As I’m sure you’ve heard, Edward and Bella are the new Romeo and Juliet, except without the suicide at the end. I liked reading this book. It was fun and easy; a nice weekend read that I didn’t really want to put down. It was actually recommended to me by several of my students and if a student is excited about reading something, I’m excited too!
I’ve found that all of my students, girls, boys, Grade 9 through 12 enjoy the novel if they pick it up. What’s great about it is that for once there is a female protagonist of interest that all of my students seem to like and want to read more about.
Although there is some sexual suggestion, it is very tame and given Meyer’s religious background, very rooted in a strong moral code that comes through in her characters. It’s a safe read, nothing too racy, just a little bit of violence at the end.
If you’re a feminist, the book is a great source for debating Edwards control and power over Bella and examining the role model or role of the heroine in modern young adult fiction. I know there’s been some heavy debate in the world of feminist critique regarding this novel.
For what it is, it is a great book. We’re not talking literature here, just a fun read for all.
Review by Angela Minchella
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