AUTHOR: Meyer, Stephenie
GENRE: Paranormal Romance
RATING: 9/10
WARNINGS: Sexual Content and Mild Language
PLOT SUMMARY:
Book 1 (Told by Bella)- Most girls dream of a story book wedding, but Isabella (Bella) Swan could care less about all the details. The only thing Bella is dreaming of is the long life she will spend with her vampire soul mate, Edward Cullen. After exchanging vows and rings, Edward and Bella head to Isle Esme for their honeymoon. The couple cautiously try, and successfully make love. Edwards strength leaves Bella bruised. After a few short weeks as newlyweds, the honeymoon is ended instantly due to an unexpected factor.
Book 2 (Told by Jacob)- The werewolf pack hears that Bella is under quarantine and has picked up a South American disease. The pack assumes this is only an excuse for the Cullens to disappear and change Bella into a vampire. Against orders, Jacob Black (of the pack), rushes to the Cullens' house to find a very ill, very fragile Bella. Jacob learns what is going on and breaks away from his pack due to difference in opinion. Soon, Seth and Leah join Jacob's pack. Eventually, Sam's pack agrees not to attack their allies the Cullens. Bella's condition worsens but she refuses to let Dr. (Carlisle) Cullen do anything about it. Conflict leads Rosalie Cullen to agree with Bella and act as her bodyguard. Edward and Jacob do their best to keep Bella alive.
Book 3 (Told by Bella)- Bella awakens with new eyes. New eyes that give her a whole different perspective on the world she lives in. Because lack of knowledge, Irina, leads the Volturi, the ruling vampires, to believe the Cullens have committed the utmost crime. Alice leaves and sends the seven other vampire covens to stand as witnesses of the Cullens' innocence when the Volturi come. The Cullens prepare to face the Volturi. All of the seven vampire covens agree to fight against the Volturi, knowing that by doing so, they were volunteering to die. Both werewolf packs volunteer to fight alongside the vampires. Little does anyone know Bella has been preparing something of her own. The Volturi arrive, but only one side can have a triumph.
THEMES:
As each character strives to protect another the reader learns a lot about the elements of love and relationships. The different relationships portray different kinds of love. For example, as Edward watches Bella struggle for life we learn about, and come to understand his concerned element of love. On the other hand, while Rosalie acts as Bella's bodyguard we come to understand Rosalie's protective element of love.
STYLE:
Breaking Dawn is a book from the Twilight Saga. Meyer, the author, uses first person to tell this story. This novel is split into three books. The first and third books are told through Bella's eyes. The second is told through Jacob's. In my opinion, it was really neat to be able to see the story through two different perspectives. I really thought it helped me, as the reader, to dig deep into the story.
AUDIENCE:
Breaking Dawn is a young adult novel. The text can be inappropriate for younger readers. I think a lot of people assume this book is a so called "Ooey Gooey" love story, but in reality it is very action packed and intense. If people knew of all the twists in this book, I think it would appeal to wider audience, and not just those looking for a good romance novel.
RECOMMENDATION:
I read Breaking Dawn after seeing the movie. The movie had me hooked and I wanted to read the details. Although this book has sexual content and mild language, I never found myself skipping pages for inappropriateness. Boundaries for my comfort level were not crossed. I loved this captivating story and found myself cheering each character on.
Stephanie Meyer is an exciting, fresh, novelist who ties many details into this story, without making any of the upcoming twists obvious. Publishers Weekly calls Meyer one of the "most promising new authors of 2005."
I would recommend this novel to young adult females looking for a book that "seethes with the archetypal tumult of star-crossed passions, in which the supernatural element serves as a heady spice." (Entertainment Weekly). USA Today's response to this book was "Move over, Harry Potter." Give this book a try. It's better than you think.
BOOK VS. MOVIE:
I have always been a movie girl, but this book gave me a run for my money. I saw the movie first and it was so surprising that I loved it. After, when reading the book, I still found myself with those surprises. To me I equally love both the movie and the book. I guess it just depends on what kind of what mood I am in. Whether I want to spend the time reading the extremely detailed story, or watch a condensed version in a couple of hours, the story line has me hooked.
Signed,
The Addict
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