Plot : When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away ? until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward’s coldness. He, and his family, are vampires ? and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.
Review : I heard about this book last year, people saying that if you liked Buffy you would like this. I then managed to get a hold of the audio book, and started listening to it but I couldnt get into it and thought it might be one that you need to read.
I purchased the book before going to Florence, and took it with me and read a little each night. To be honest its nothing like Buffy, the only things that are similar are it contains a high school, and that a vampire falls in love with a human girl.
I found this book very easy to read, and enjoyed the story very much. You were drawn into the world, as the characters were easy to understand and relate to. The plot was ok, little thin but I heard that the sequels are a lot better and far more enjoyable.
As most know I don’t tend to read much, but I did enjoy this and have ordered “New Moon” its sequel. I would like to see the film when it comes out, and I have managed to listen to the films soundtrack which is also very good.
