krista
Young Armadillo
Warrior of Words
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Post by krista on May 31, 2011 19:30:12 GMT -5
Very interesting, imagination-capturing concept; horrible, horrible execution. Exactly! I could not agree with this more! I listed this under the "Guilty Pleasure" discussion because I believe that is exactly what this is. I mean, I first started diving into reading with the help of the Goosebumps series. Should it be considered fantastic writing? Hell to the no. But it did help me learn how to read and explore my reading tastes as I got older. I'm not sure if these books will do the trick, but we'll have to stick around and find out. The Twilight saga are fluff novels and, like other Armadillos who read them on here, I took it for "face value." My personal gripe with the series is that it turned vampires into sparkling sex in a bottle and now our culture is obsessed with werewolves, vampires, and supernatural beings. As much as I love fantasy myself, I'm on overload already. |
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Post by Marina on Jun 1, 2011 11:49:39 GMT -5
I went from being a fan, to a hater, and then to a neutral position. So, I guess I was one of the people who went through the phase, except I went through it before it became popular, so thankfully, I sparred myself from the craze.
Honestly, when I was reading the first book, I thought Edward was going to kill Bella, or turn her. Mostly, because the girl, who let me borrow the book, is a nincompoop who described the book wrong. I was severely disappointed that Bella didn't die or get turned, and I was bored through most of the beginning because nothing was happening. Also, I did not understand where the whole sparkling thing came from. When I read it, I thought that the sun simply shinned off of Edward like it would off a rock. Mostly, because Bella kept describing him like a rock, so I was like hey, he's so polished, he actually shines. The only reason I liked in is because I was swayed by the opinion of the girl. (I was 14, don't blame me, please)
My love for it died with the last novel. Which was so horrible, I was confused for days. The movies are pretty bad too, although I think they get a little better with each one. But because you see everything in the books acted out, everything looks ten times worse than when you're reading it.
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Post by tastyink on Jun 1, 2011 12:05:45 GMT -5
Same here. I read Twilight when it first came out and before it was crazy popular. Honestly, back then I liked the overall story (it was 8th grade!) even if the book was slow as hell. Then I read New Moon and it was just depressing.
I lost all hope with Eclipse. The whole time I was reading the only thing I could think of was "what the hell?!" Then Breaking Dawn. Jesus Christ. The only reason I even finished that book was just because I felt obligated to.
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Post by leonwingstein on Jun 1, 2011 15:59:57 GMT -5
I went from being a fan, to a hater, and then to a neutral position. So, I guess I was one of the people who went through the phase, except I went through it before it became popular, so thankfully, I sparred myself from the craze. Exactly the same with me. When I read it, I somehow mentally skipped over the lovey-dovey details and just skipped to the action sequences... but other than being an example of a random I'm embarrassed of ever being a part of, these books aren't really anything but mediocre romance novels. |
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Post by embonpoint on Jun 1, 2011 16:05:07 GMT -5
When I first read the books (at 15 - only the first three were out), I LOVED them. I was obsessed with them. I thought they were the best thing ever.
Then Breaking Dawn came out. It was terrible. I started reading it as a fan and by the time I had finished, I despised everything about the entire series. It's the worst book I've ever read, and I don't just mean I didn't like it; it was BAD, in an actual, objective sense of the word. It's so terrible, I don't even know what to say about it.
I tried reading the series again, but didn't make it past the second chapter of Twilight. I wouldn't call myself a 'hater', but yeah, I kind of hate the books. I don't hate people who like them (although, I did judge my hairdresser pretty hard when I found out she has a Twilight tattoo (titles of the books on her shoulder)), but I hate the books and whoever it was who let S Meyer unleash them on the world.
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 1, 2011 23:05:20 GMT -5
... these posts make me feel old...
I read the books shortly after the fourth came out, but where you lovely younglings were but armadillo pups at 15, I was 20! Ah, the different perspectives of age -- and yeah, those five years seem like not much, but based on these reactions, I think there's quite a bit of maturing between them. I was never a fan (nor did I know anyone who really was), started them to stay aware of reading trends, stuck around out of sick fascination, and never thought a page of it was "good." So I think a decent amount of that difference in reception has to do with age. I mean, the books WERE written for a younger audience -- I like to think there are a good deal fewer adults who think well of them than there are early-teen-aged girls.
In conclusion:
Congratulations, ladies: you're maturing into wonderful young women with a trait we in the business call "taste"!
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Jun 2, 2011 0:11:21 GMT -5
... these posts make me feel old... I read the books shortly after the fourth came out, but where you lovely younglings were but armadillo pups at 15, I was 20! You and I are the same age, missy, so how do you think I feel? /old |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 2, 2011 0:46:03 GMT -5
... these posts make me feel old... I read the books shortly after the fourth came out, but where you lovely younglings were but armadillo pups at 15, I was 20! You and I are the same age, missy, so how do you think I feel? /old Conclusion: We must be dinosaurs. (Dibs on pterodactyl!) |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 2, 2011 0:51:16 GMT -5
... these posts make me feel old... I read the books shortly after the fourth came out, but where you lovely younglings were but armadillo pups at 15, I was 20! You and I are the same age, missy, so how do you think I feel? /old PS: I just checked your age on the profile-thingermajig and your birthday was, like, a week and a bit ago! I just missed it! I will have to say it twice next year, because we're totes besties (as of, um, now). PPS: I do occasionally use whipper-snapper slang. If you could hear me say it, you would know that it is entirely facetious. Since you can't, you'll have to trust me on this. PPPS: Oh, facetious! I need to add that to the quickly-growing list of favorite words over yonder! (Please note: I am pointing "yonder," but similarly to your inability to hear my sarcasm, you will also have to take my word on the gesticulations.) |
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Post by Dodger Thirteen on Jun 2, 2011 1:53:52 GMT -5
You and I are the same age, missy, so how do you think I feel? /old Conclusion: We must be dinosaurs. (Dibs on pterodactyl!) I call Sharp-tooth! You and I are the same age, missy, so how do you think I feel? /old PS: I just checked your age on the profile-thingermajig and your birthday was, like, a week and a bit ago! I just missed it! I will have to say it twice next year, because we're totes besties (as of, um, now). PPS: I do occasionally use whipper-snapper slang. If you could hear me say it, you would know that it is entirely facetious. Since you can't, you'll have to trust me on this. PPPS: Oh, facetious! I need to add that to the quickly-growing list of favorite words over yonder! (Please note: I am pointing "yonder," but similarly to your inability to hear my sarcasm, you will also have to take my word on the gesticulations.) Yep yep! I was at ACen for it and got to spend it with my boyfriend for the first time in three years.  It was nice. As for the besties thing, I think Eternal Lobster might have something to say about that!  (But I'm good with it. Just know that everyone I call a bestie tends to go, erm...insane.) Sarcasm is my first language. It's a genetic trait. And I totally got your gesticulations, no worries. And "facetious" is a terrific word and I use it as often as I can. :3 |
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Post by Eternal Lobster on Jun 2, 2011 12:57:17 GMT -5
PS: I just checked your age on the profile-thingermajig and your birthday was, like, a week and a bit ago! I just missed it! I will have to say it twice next year, because we're totes besties (as of, um, now). I have never believed in the one-true-best-friend thing because it has never worked out for me, so I won't get spazzy. But I have my eye on you, Nora : P |
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Post by onlyaworkingtitle on Jun 2, 2011 15:04:49 GMT -5
PS: I just checked your age on the profile-thingermajig and your birthday was, like, a week and a bit ago! I just missed it! I will have to say it twice next year, because we're totes besties (as of, um, now). I have never believed in the one-true-best-friend thing because it has never worked out for me, so I won't get spazzy. But I have my eye on you, Nora : P Oh, don't worry, I have an abundance of best friends. There's room for you on the list, too, Eternal Lobster -- there's room for everyone. (I expect applications to be on my doorstep by Monday at noon.) |
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Post by nickusp on Jun 2, 2011 15:29:45 GMT -5
To keep it brief: I'm not a fan. I've heard all of the arguments - "at least they're reading", "it's just a story, don't take it so seriously" - but I just can't swallow enough of my pride as an English major (and a woman!) to think regard the so-called saga as anything more than a doorstop made out of paper.
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Post by Silva on Jun 2, 2011 16:31:25 GMT -5
A doorstop made out of paper. I love this phrase.
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invision
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Post by invision on Jun 2, 2011 19:56:42 GMT -5
A doorstop made out of paper. I love this phrase. It's also great kindling. I burned Twilight and New Moon in a bonfire in 2009. xD. (My sister's idea. They were her books, and she didn't want them, so. *shrug*. It was awesome.). James |
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It was nice. As for the besties thing, I think Eternal Lobster might have something to say about that! 
(But I'm good with it. Just know that everyone I call a bestie tends to go, erm...insane.)
