Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Finished Eclipse

First of all let me ask you all a question. Is it at all possible to hate the main character of a book, or a series of books? I'm pretty sure that I hate Bella. I find myself hating her for some reason. I think the main problem for me is that she let herself fall in love with Jacob when she already had Edward. I understand that he was her 'sun' when Edward left, but that doesn't seem a good excuse for me. I don't know; maybe I'm just naive.

Besides for me hating Bella, I loved this book. It had me from the beginning. There was a lot of action, and I find that I like those parts of the book more interesting. However, I do like the scenes of where Bella and Edward were alone together. They both seem to understand each other for the most part. I do find it interesting when they confuse the heck out of each other. It makes me laugh. It's kind of hard for me to describe. I guess it reminds me of two children when they first find their first crush. Their timid around each other, and yet they have more mature nature about it as well.

How the book ended was different. I thought it was strange how Stephenie Meyer decided to talk from Jacob's point of view. It confused me at first; it made me wonder why she would end it from his perspective. But then the last sentence came and I knew why. Poor young Jacob. I think if he would just convince himself to let Bella be with Edward, and not make her feel sad about it, life would be easier for him and her. I think that if he let that happen, then he would eventually meet the girl that he would imprint. This would also let Bella live with Edward forever without Bella having to think about hurting him. If only that would happen, then I think everything would be O.K.

3 comments:

Jenni Elyse said...

I'm glad you finished the book and I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I can see your point about Bella and everyone can have their opinion. I do want to say that most people who have been in loved or lost someone can usually feel for Bella, Edward, and/or Jacob a little bit more. So, I would have to say (nicely) that you are a little naive. But, that will go away as you experience those things in your own life. ;)

Amber said...

I don't necessarily think that you are naive. I've had the experience of 'losing love.' I feel for all three of them in that way, but I'm also mad at them for being silly beings.

I get angry at Bella for the same reasons as you, so I don't think you need experience to not feel angry at her. I think Jacob took advantage of her in her rough time.

I absolutely think you are right about Jacob. He needs to move on and find the person he is meant to be with. In that way, especially, I can relate to Jacob. I moved on and found unexplainable happiness with my true love--- not the person I thought it would be years before.

All three are young and naive--- they make mistakes; which is why we are are entranced/frustrated with them.

Jenni Elyse said...

I didn't mean you were naive in a bad way. Heck, I'm still naive in MANY respects. I guess I was just pointing out that the older fans seem to be more okay with what happened in Eclipse than the younger fans are. (I know because I heard/read all the backlash after Eclipse came out on the Twilight Lexicon.)