3. First Love - Twilight

Before I started reading the book I already knew what it was about. The books of the Twilight Saga are also put in movies, and I had seen them all. I also read the book during my high school period, so I figured the words would come unsurprising to me. I did like to read it again though, because I had already forgotten about all the things that happen in the book.

I liked it again, for the second time, but realized other things. The first time I read it I was extremely enthusiastic about it. I liked the story from beginning to end. Now reading it for the second time, made me look differently at the story. I figured it is actually a bit boring, accept from the fact that Bella’s boyfriend is a vampire.

You can easily identify with Bella, as she is a quite insecure girl who thinks she’s ugly and not important. The way this book is written shows pretty good the way Bella thinks and why she acts the way she does. In this way I could easily understand her. Especially a teenage girl would identify with Bella.

We also discussed this book in class. It was remarkable that no one in class liked the book. It is probably because it is such a love story that it becomes boring. I find it a bit disappointing that everyone was so

I think this book would be suitable for children aged 13 to 15. It is also more a book for girls. At this age girls get their first crushes and are beginning to think about boys in a different way. For younger children it is maybe not really understandable to love someone like Bella and Edward love each other, and it is also a bit scary for children because of the vampires. For children older than 15 years Twilight would become boring maybe.

I don’t think I would use this book in my classes because it is a fantasy book and it is too much for girls. On the other hand, I must say that the English language is pretty difficult for 13 to 15 year olds. So if a girl in my class wants to read it I would definitely recommend it. Reading is always good of course. I could also use this book as a bonus book for girls who really like to read.

I found some theories online, one was about how annoying it is that Bella depends so much on Edward. They thought it was a bad ‘sign’ to girls. I must say that I think they are kind of right. Bella becomes less independent while hooking up with Edward. She accepts his bad and abusive behavior in the beginning, for example when Edward kind of stalks Bella when she is out with friends buying dresses, and when he shows her how strong he is. Although I could imagine myself acting the same, if the boy would be a vampire. I can’t really identify with Bella, but I do understand her somehow.