Eclipse: Twilight, Book 3 - Stephenie Meyer
Engrossing vampire read is bad model of romance.
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- Author:Stephenie Meyer
- # of pages: 629
- Publisher:Little, Brown & Co.
- Original Publication Date: 08/07/2007
- Genre: Fiction - Fantasy
- Hardcover: $18.99
- Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 12
- Read Aloud: 13
- Read Alone: 13
- ISBN: 9780316160209
Parents need to know
Families can talk about Bella's relationship with Edward. Why is she so obsessed with him? Why can't she be apart from him? Do you think this is what true love is really like? Do you think it's healthy? Why or why not?
Message
Social Behavior:
Bella is a helpless damsel in distress, and her life completely revolves around her love, from whom she can't stand to be separated, and for whom she will make any sacrifice, including her family and life. In Book 2 Edward attempted suicide when he thought Bella was dead. In this one Jacob threatens it if Bella chooses Edward. Overall Bella doesn't have healthy relationships, yet they're not portrayed as unhealthy -- just romantic.
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Violence
Vampires fight and dismember one another, with some help from werewolves. Body parts fly. A helpless teen vampire who has surrendered is killed anyway.
Sex
Kissing. Lots o'kissing. Bella wants more, but Edward says no. Bella's father awkwardly tries to have a sex talk with her.
Language
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Matt Berman
Meanwhile Victoria, the vengeful vampire, is still out to get Bella, and Seattle seems to be infested with new, young vampires on a killing spree. And the two problems may be related. So ancient enemies, vampires and werewolves, join forces to protect Bella and solve both problems -- before the Volturi intervene.
Is it any good?
Of its type, though, this is very well done. Author Stephenie Meyer has a writing style that can keep the reader turning the pages even when there is nothing much happening (which is most of the time), and there is a lot more suspense in this entry than in last two, as well as a pretty entertaining climactic battle (though much of it happens offstage).
Those who were hoping for a final resolution of everything will be either disappointed or thrilled to know that Meyer plans a fourth book, and that's the one that will "wrap everything up in a bow," according to Meyer.
Other choices
Other Books in This Series:
Twilight
New Moon
More Teen Vampires:
Thirsty by M. T. Anderson
A Living Nightmare: Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 1 by Darren Shan
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Related Web Sites:
Author's site
Official site
Twilight Lexicon
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