Twilight Series Discussion~ Book Spoiler

[StrawberryFields]

There are quite a few of us how have now read the first three books and are waiting for the fourth in the fall of 2008.

This thread will be just to discuss these books openly to give our thoughts and views. IF you have not read the books and plan on doing so this may ruin it for you.

[girlydolphin]

FYI - I just came across the following article . . .

Robert Pattinson, the actor well-known for playing Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter films, has just recently been cast to play a character by the name of Edward Cullen in a movie adaptation of the Twilight series. Stephenie Meyer, the author, is quoted saying:


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I am ecstatic with Summit’s choice for Edward. There are very few actors who can look both dangerous and beautiful at the same time, and even fewer who I can picture in my head as Edward. Robert Pattinson is going to be amazing.

The press release, which took place today, also had Erik Feig, Summit Entertainment’s President of Production, speak. He had the following to say about Robert:


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“It’s always a challenge to find the right actor for a part that has lived so vividly in the imaginations of readers but we took the responsibility seriously and are confident, with Rob Pattinson, that we have found the perfect Edward for our Bella in TWILIGHT.”

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/

[girlydolphin]

Okay, so what do you think about this actor as Edward?

Well, he isn't exactly how I pictured Edward in my head, but I am hopeful that he can pull it off. We will see . . .

[StrawberryFields]

Okay, so what do you think about this actor as Edward?

Well, he isn't exactly how I pictured Edward in my head, but I am hopeful that he can pull it off. We will see . . .
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I thought that the guys who she had pics on for Edward on her website were much better.

[Vanilla]

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Okay, so what do you think about this actor as Edward?

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I thought that the guys who she had pics on for Edward on her website were much better.
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He was kind of a let down for me...Edward needed to be someone who made your heart stop! (No pun intended!)

I'm not sure how I feel about the Bella actress either....

[MormonMama]

Hi guys! I'm glad Sioux told me about the bookclub thread for Twilight, though I'll post here since I've read all three books.

I really love these books and can't wait for the fourth one to come out. I seriously think poor Jake is getting a raw deal. I already told this to Pam, but I think he's imprinted to Bella and just didn't tell her for some reason (maybe he wants to know she chose him out of love and not a sense of obligation? I don't know). She says in book 3 that Jacob is her soul mate, but that her love for Edward can trump even a soul mate. Edward, as a vampire, has a magnetic attraction that is virtually irresistible (and he can't help it), and Bella has been around him a lot. I agree with what Jacob said: Edward is like a drug for Bella. I think she's more addicted to him than anything. I think that if Edward wasn't a vampire she would never choose him over Jacob. Jacob would have zero competition whatsoever. That's my theory anyway. I'm still hoping Bella will end up with Jacob, or that if Jacob isn't imprinted to her that he will find the one he is supposed to be with. I don't want to see things end badly for Jacob.

I have to say that this is the first vampire/werewolf story in which I preferred the werewolves! Usually I like vampires more, but the way they're described in this book (cold, hard as marble, etc.) just doesn't seem very appealing. The werewolves are just more to my liking this time around.

I'm not sure how I feel about the casting for the movie. I loved Robert as Cedric in Harry Potter, but I just don't think he's anywhere near attractive enough to play Edward. Of course, since everyone's idea of what is and isn't attractive is different, there's no way they could find someone who would please everyone. Personally, even though he's too old and too dark-skinned to play the character, I've always pictured Orlando Bloom as Edward. As for Bella, I've only seen the girl chosen to play her in one film, so I don't really know much about her. Her performance in that film (and the title escapes me, sorry) was okay. She didn't really stand out to me, but she was definitely not bad either.

As for Jacob, I've always envisioned a neighbor of mine in his roll, so I doubt they could cast anyone I would agree with.

Someone mentioned in the other thread about the smells of each character. I know Bella describes Jacob as having a woodsy smell, but I can't remember if the scents of the other characters were ever described. Does anyone remember?

Okay, so that's my .02. Amazing how I can make those two pennies stretch, eh? Lol!

[pam]

MormonMama loved your whole theory and interpretations of the characters. As I already mentioned to you...I'm hoping Bella goes with Jacob. I really do feel she would have more of a "normal" life with him than with Edward. She then wouldn't have to give up her father and mother. She wouldn't have to turn herself into a vampire and feeling the blood thirst that comes with that. I hadn't thought about the "imprinted" theory that you had. Glad you brought that up. Gives a little food for thought. I just can't wait for the next book. Isn't the next one the same as the first but through the eyes of Edward?

[MormonMama]

Originally Posted by pam

Isn't the next one the same as the first but through the eyes of Edward?

Is it? I didn't know that. That will definitely be interesting. It will give us a whole new perspective if she does it that way.

I was reading the second book again last night and saw so many things that seem to indicate that Bella is supposed to be with Jacob: the fact that she feels whole again around him, the fact that she has to fight against her feelings for him because she feels she isn't good enough for him ("damaged goods" is what she calls herself), etc. Of course, it could just be wishful thinking on my part, lol!

[StrawberryFields]

I am actually starting to read the Series again this time with my daughter.

[MormonMama]

So who's going to buy a replica of Bella's charm bracelet (or who has already ordered it)? I considered it, but the price is a bit steep for me.