Stephenie Meyer burst into the limelight after writing the best seller novel, Twilight, about the Adonis-like vampire, Edward Cullen and ultimate klutz high school girl Bella Swan. It was supposed to cater to the tween readers, but it appealed beyond any age. And me, in my quarter life had been bitten, badly, by this romantic-fantasy novel.
Beyond the narration and interaction on the first few pages which features the all too familiar American school set-up of teen angst, frenemies, longing to belong and the new-girl-in-school drama which confused me if I am reading a Sweet Valley book; and the seemingly lack of creativity about the existence and nature of vampires aside form the diamond like glitter due to the sunlight and the convincing description about the attractive smell of the the prey - Twilight soars way above the other books on the same genre.
The reason why it is an exceptional book is an open secret. It is because of Edward and Bella. One smile from Edward and the readers lost their mind. Every ladies can relate to Bella, the self described plain and ordinary girl. And who wouldn't swoon to experience such romance with sizzling intensity? The story is indeed about an obsessive, unhealthy relationship. But it was explained that just like a carnivorous plant, vampires seems so beautiful to their prey and Bella is just seventeen years old so it is not surprising that 'his mere presence intoxicates her'. As for Edward, he had been a living dead for almost a century, so now that he found his 'his exact brand of heroin', even though he resisted it, he can't deny his cravings anymore. So it was actually logical that they fell for each other with such tenacity never mind risking their own self destruction.
It had been a pleasant surprise that I actually liked the movie too. Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen had been one of the best casting ever since Orlando Bloom as Legolas. He is simply PERFECT. His on-screen chemistry with Kristen Stewart was almost as burning hot but rated PG- sweet as the same time just like in the novel. And the Cullen family had been an extra bonus with their Justice league-esqe efforts and 'vegetarian diet' morals. The visuals were dreamlike as it features misty mountains, secluded forest and lush greeneries. Even the music was surreal, creating the variety of moods complementing the other elements of the movie. The movie definitely won new followers for the book. Count me in as one of the minions of fans of this franchise. Midnight Sun will be another must read, hopefully in 2009.
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