Yesterday was a pretty chill day … well, fairly chill for as hot and humid as it was. David and I made our way to the Whitney Museum for the last day of their Polaroids: Mapplethorpe exhibit:
Because I’ve been in a very Polaroid way lately, I wanted to see this exhibit to see if I could glean any inspiration from Mapplethorpe‘s photos. Of course, my focus isn’t quite as risque as his focus was but I did get a great feel for framing. It was deffo worth the trip, we had fun. On our way home we took a detour thru Central Park … it was a nice afternoon.
The rest of the day was very quiet. Because the weather was very humid and stifling we decided to stay in for the rest of the day. I was able to finally finish Book 4 of the Twilight series Breaking Dawn. Be warned, I will be talking about plot developments and major storyline details below so you might want to skip this post if you’ve yet to read the book:
Okay … let me preface by saying that generally I liked the book overall and generally I enjoyed the book series as well. Breaking Dawn, tho, felt really wrong for huge portions of the book. I really hated the beginning. It didn’t read like the other books, it took such a different turn that I was really put off from the very start. The careful way that the author tried to talk about the vampire sex (without getting graphic so as not to offend young readers, well, their parents actually) was just … dumb. I will admit that reading it felt like a fumbling teenager trying to figure sex out for the first time … if this was the author’s intent, then well done. Reading it tho felt … fumbly, dumb. The portion of the book told from Jacob‘s point of view was outright stupid. I’m sorry Twilighters, don’t hate me please, but the Jacob POV was so out of place … it felt forced and really, really disjointed. The rambling titles of the his chapters (meant to further convey it was his voice) just killed me … sooo dumb. An entire book from Jacob‘s point of view would work better, I think … sticking portions from his POV in this book felt wrong. It pains me to say this because I am totally on Team Jacob. I must admit, I was rooting for him to win in the end … but, alas, I should’ve known that Bella could only end up with her tortured Edward.
Now for the good part … once the Jacob portion was finished, the book felt right again. The author got back on track and the rest of the book fit in with the series. I loved the ending — it felt very X-Men to me. I wasn’t too happy that there are other vampire/human hybrids out there (I kinda wanted Nessie to be unique) but their existence served a key plot purpose. In the end, I really wanted the warring to happen. I was hoping the Cullens would unseat the Volturi as the major vampire power base in the world but … no, it didn’t work out that way. I did appreciate that there was a Happily Ever After type ending … I was satisfied.
So … overall, I did like the books. They were entertaining, they told a great story and I’m glad I read them. Breaking Dawn, even tho I felt it had its problems, was a good way to end the saga. I will read the Midnight Dawn chapters that are out there … but later.
Tonight, wee, David and I are seeing Equus starring Daniel Radcliffe … I’ll have a full report tomorrow.
I still don’t know how I feel about Breaking Dawn. But I agree with a lot of what you said about the book. But I actually liked Jacob’s point of view. I thought it was refreshing after 3 books in Bella’s point of view. Anyways, I still have yet to read Midnight Sun too. I hope it’s as good as everyone says it is.
I think Tiffany’s comments above make her seem like a poo head. Now now Bitter Betty.
I personally, agree with you Trent. I thought Breaking Dawn was the worst of the 4 books and lead to a very big disappointment for me. It was predictable in every way possible (minus the Cullens not overtaking the Volturi). I knew once Bella was throwing up, she was pregnant. I knew she’d have a girl because of that ridiculous name.
The Jacob perspective was unnecessary. The writing style was sloppy and that’s even contrasted more once you read Midnight Sun and get Edward’s perspective on everything.
Unlike you though, Trent, I’m on Team Edward! Though he’s creepy and sometimes selfish (who isn’t?) and a tad bit overprotective of those that he loves, I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with his character myself. His language was normally so eloquent and his character arguably presented the best uses of imagery throughout the books.
Be sure to post after you read Midnight Sun! :)
Breaking Dawn sucked for the reasons you mentioned. I will happily say that I’ll be satisfied thinking the series was a Trilogy and make up my own ending. ;)
imagine breaking dawn all in bella’s perspective. we wouldn’t have known anything about the quilettes wanting to attack the cullen… it would be a hugely pregnant woman on the verge of death falling in and out of conciousness for like 300 pages. booooooriiiing!!!!!!
i thought how the author changed pov was necesary to keep the plot going and to understand what was going on.
He bit a pillow! Muhahahahaha!
I JUST finished Breaking Dawn today and I feel exactly the same way. I could tell something was up when the first chapter was headlined Bella. Definitley not feeling Jacob’s POV. All and all I was thoroughly entertained by the series and I was very into the last half of BD. I would have loved a fight, to see how it would go down, but I dont know which one of the Cullen’s I wouldnt be sad to see die, because one would have to.. I agreed with you on her take on Vamp sex. There are limits but she could have took it a little bit further so it did not seem so sloppy. I could think of a million ways to write it subtle but effective. Good read all and all though.
midnight sun will give you a whole new perspective on the series and change yourlife FOREVER
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breaking dawn is ok. def not my favorite of the four. eclipse is the best of the four i think. the whole book was kinda….dumb but it was still entertaining to read. ugh but trent i cant stand jacob he just pisses me off he is very annoying lmao. TEAM EDWARD!!!! i agree with everyone read midnight sun. it will change your mind lol.
Jacob’s POV wasn’t the best but I think it was kinda necessary. Can you imagine 200 pages of Bella complaining about her baby breaking every bones in her body. lol I really enjoyed the book even if it felt very different from the rest of the serie. Stephenie Meyer always said she’d give her characters happy endings so I don’t get why so many fans were so upset. Can’t wait for the movie now!
YEy! TEAM JACOB!
I loved all of the books but the last one was kinda “eh”. I agree – the whole Jacob POV wasn’t necessary. It drove me crazy reading that entire part. Overall I enjoyed the series very much and am looking forward to the next book by S.M.
I agree about Jacob’s POV….however I am on Team Edward. And you will love Midnight Sun Trent…
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I loooved Breaking Dawn, but I can totally see your point of view. Although I have to disagree about Jacob’s POV. I’m totally Team Edward, and reading from Jacob’s perspective made me really think about him, and how he really WOULD be perfect for Bella, without a world of magic. But I have to say, I thought the rest of BD really wrapped up the saga well. And OH MY GOD, Midnight Sun = amazing. I can’t even explain it. Maybe it’s because I’m TE. :]
I loved the series; I couldn’t help thinking how someone could come up with this stuff. That said, I was hoping for more of a graphic love scene. It was like this huge build up and then…nothin’. Details por favor. BUT, I loved whole biting pillows & feather situation. Very cute. Very hot. Jacob’s pov was hard cuz I was so used to being in Bella’s head throughout the series, and then when I was back in her head she was a freaking vampire. It was what I wanted, but it was also weird not reading about the clumsy Bella that we fell in love with anymore. The ending was PRECIOUS…Edward got to finally read how she felt about him. It really brought it full circle and makes it that much sweeter after reading Midnight Sun.
New Moon is def. the best though.
I liked the way the series wrapped itself up, but I’m a hopeless romantic, and don’t let the cynic in me ruin romantic literature for me. Furthermore, as someone who is working on her own Happily Ever After, I assure you- love stories do work out sometimes.
ok enough of that puffy stuff. I’m glad you went through the series Trent, and would love more book reviews from you, all topics and genres welcome. :-)
I’m a supporter of Team Edward, having lost several close best friends because they hated me for not “wanting them that way.” I had issues with Jacob all along, because he was pushy, and not in a romantic “I’ll never give up on loving you” sense, but in more of a “I’ll show you, just because I can” sort of way. I was subject to unwanted advances, and it wasn’t romantic, it bordered on harassment, and I didn’t like it. Being a true good friend, means taking no as an answer with grace.
Read what’s posted of Midnight Sun, it gives you a better view of Edward, which is very enlightening.
You have to totally check out The Host. I really enjoyed it. So much more the the twilight series. The players seem more grown up. And now reading everyone’s posts on how good Midnight Sun is I’ll check it out.