In a weak moment, one where I was simultaneously suffering from poor judgment, I picked up the first Twilight novel.
I figured, 8 billion teenagers couldn’t be wrong? Right?
Then, because I didn’t think it could get any worse, I picked up the second novel during the long layover in Chicago. Because I hate myself, I finished it last night.
And then I got smart.
My friends on the internets helped me find detailed plot summaries for the next two books so that I could regain both my life and my dignity. (And yet still be able to hold a conversation with a preteen.)
As for the books? Addictive, sure. But eww.
EEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWW. As in, “Flowers in the Attic” has nothing on you, Twilight! EWWWW.
Please, please, please, world of authors and books: WRITE A POPULAR SERIES FOR TEENS THAT HAS A HEROINE WHO ISN’T A WHINY, SELF-ABSORBED FLAKE. DO THIS SOON. I HAVE CHILDREN TO PROTECT!
Painted Maypole | 25-May-09 at 10:29 pm | Permalink
wow. flowers in the attic. i used to read that crap.
eww, indeed
Pistolette | 26-May-09 at 5:44 am | Permalink
Hahaha! I just read all FOUR of those books this month. I figured it would be an easy guilty-pleasure read for my last weeks of pregnancy, and early weeks of newborn where I wouldn’t be able to concentrate much. You are so right. That chick was some whiny and dependent, and don’t even get me started on how they indulge the stupid perfect boyfriend thing (rich, gorgeous, sports cars – how do young men live up to that princess fantasy crap!?). So yeah, hell with that high-maintenance vamp boy – I would have picked the tribal werewolf kid without a second thought.
Anyway, now I’m reading “World War Z” (history of the zombie wars). I figure it goes better with the screams in the night around here 😉
julie | 26-May-09 at 8:20 am | Permalink
Um, LONG layover in Chicago and no phone call? Bad bird! You know I would have been out to the airport!
🙂 julie
Stacy Owings | 26-May-09 at 11:38 am | Permalink
I too got sucked into the Twilight series. I did not even realize how whiny Bella was until I saw the film adaptation. Wow. Anyway, good for you. The 4th book would really have creeped you out!
Sarah | 26-May-09 at 3:14 pm | Permalink
OMG, I did the same thing this week. On va-cay from Ph.D. program and read Twilight because I just don’t understand all the fuss. How in the world does a 17 year old know who she wants to spend the rest of her life with? YUCK!!!
I can resist the other three while classes are in session but come my next flight home…I may break down and read another.
And now I refuse to see the movies.
Allen | 30-May-09 at 7:49 am | Permalink
Have you tried Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan? I’ve enjoyed the first 5. Elizabeth found a few inconsistencies, but also enjoyed them. The protagonist is male, but I don’t think the female characters are given short shrift.