Deep in the world of books

I have been avoiding the outer world as much as possible these days, sticking my nose into the twilight series so hard, I’d forgotten how to raise my sight back up again.

I have to admit it’s one of the best escapes I’ve ever experienced. Ever. I became so deeply absorbed in the strange atmosphere of suicidal love theme, that I forgot about my own world altogether. I guess it’s a good thing – it helps me to spend the days I’d otherwise spend biting my nails in a more efficient way (at least my nails are still more or less present. Whoo!)

Anyway, I feel I ought to say something about the series. I haven’t finished reading The Eclipse yet (although I have finished The New moon in one day – staying up until 1:30 am – go me!), but I already have a formed opinion, which is not very likely to change (since I won’t get a chance to read the Breaking dawn any soon).

 

The books is highly addictive, especially if you are overly sensitive and romantic, like myself. I’m amazed by the authors commitment to the relationship of the main characters – my heart was breaking along with Bella’s, when Edward went missing. There are a few corny moments and the word ‘hyperventilation’ is probably second most used after either blood or vampires, but it still hasn’t spoiled the final effect for me.

I’d like to point out this is just my opinion, of course, and I can still understand how some people don’t like it. But at the same time I’d also like to point out that most of them are just prejudiced. I’ve come across people who’d judge the books by it’s cover – in an utterly wrong way. Surely, putting together words like vampire, human, love and eternity doesn’t sound tempting to the most of readers who take reading seriously, but it takes a right mood to fully appreciate the writing of this kind.

I’m not a fan of sentiment – you won’t catch me sitting through the entire Titanic movie without making sick noises. But this is not the case. I’m fascinated by the way Stephenie Meyer describes Isabella’s feelings an her odd attachment to the mythical creatures. I find nothing wrong about an only natural human desire to run away from this world and get lost in an imaginary one, full of vampires and werewolves (ha, I’ve never been sure how to write the word before!).

So, yes, while I enjoy reading serious novels of a different kind, starting from Jane Austen to  Ian McEwan or Thomas Hardy, I can still find a horror romance charming, too. I like getting lost thinking about Edward Cullen, even though it provides me with unreal expectations (Let’s face it, Edward is the way he is because his character was created by a female. She wanted him to be perfect. A beautiful, gentle saviour, with a hint of danger to provide us with the much needed adrenaline… This is not going to happen in real life, but it still feels good reading about it, right?)

 

All in all, I love the series. They’ve made my waiting for a visa much more bearable. I’m thankful for that.

 

Ana