First sentence: All our attempts at subterfuge had been in vain.Eclipse is a book with over 600 pages long but unlike New Moon (I found the second book a bit of a drag), this one is a page-turner right to the end. Every page in this instalment, in my humble opinion, is important to the development of the story. It is also interesting to know that the vampires and werewolves – despite finding each other repulsive – are coming together, joining force to protect one mortal girl: Bella Swan.
There is a lot of tension between Edward Cullen and Jacob Black; Bella, as always, is caught between the two. Edward is the love of her life and Jacob is her best friend (or is there more to it than just friendship?). The Cullens are doing everything they can to keep Bella from terrible danger because a psychotic she-vampire named Victoria is hunting her down for revenge. Victoria is gathering her own little army of newborns (new vampires) in her quest. If you can recall, her darling James was killed in the second book and she’s now back to avenge his death. As if that is not enough, the Volturi is also closing in on her. Bella’s ‘bad luck’ never seems to end and in that, putting all her loved ones in danger. She also feels helpless as she sees everyone working hard to protect her around the clock. Speaking of the clock, it is also ticking for Bella as graduation looms nearer for it is at this time, she will become a vampire and she wants Edward to be the one to turn her. She looks forward to it but at the same time doubts if she is ready. In the midst of all the chaos, there is much drama in the lives of these three protagonists.
There are lengthy background stories such as the legend of the werewolves and contrary to what many may think are ‘tedious’, I thought they add substance to the novel. One may be intimidated by the sheer thickness of the book (I was, in the beginning) but once you get the ball rolling (or the pages turning), there’s no stopping. Friendship, love, loyalty, team work and family are all packed nicely into a neat package. I’d say Stephenie Meyer regained my confidence when I’d lost it in New Moon. I fell in love with Edward (the vampire) all over again as I first did in Twilight.
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Great review, Alice! I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed this and that it's better than the previous instalment! BTW, Stephanie has a new book out titled The Host. I just got it recently and not sure when I'll read it because the thickness of the book sure looks intimidating, hehe...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melody! I saw The Host at MPH but did not buy it, and yes, it's thick! Maybe I would get it one day. :)
ReplyDeleteCool review, I will try to remember to link it to my post earlier this year (I am a bit behind on doing this sadly). I was the other way around, I lost confidence a bit with this one but enjoyed New Moon. It will be intersting to see how it all plays out in the final book when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting book! I've tagged you for a Page 123 meme; play along only if you want.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Hi Rhinoa, it only goes to show that we are all special and that we have our unique views on a same thing. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Renee, thanks very much. I love book memes so feel free to bring them on. I'll work on it ASAP. You have a great day too!
I liked Jacob Black even more after reading this book. Bella's either lucky/unlucky to have two guys who are willing to die for her! She's quite irritating too. I don't really know what they see in her but perhaps the 'Love is blind' concept applies here?
ReplyDeleteBut like you said, this book is an absolute page-turner. I enjoyed reading the stories being related to Bella. Rosalie's story was probably the saddest. No wonder she tried to warn Bella about becoming a vampire.
Now I need to go to the bookstore and grab a copy of Breaking Dawn! :)