Book Review | Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

by Stephenie Meyer

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Synopsis

As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which? Following the international bestsellers Twilight and New Moon, Eclipse is the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating saga of vampire romance.

Review

Meyer does not disappoint in the final part of the Cullen trilogy – the love triangle continues as Bella fights to combine her obsessive love for Edward with her friendship with her soul-mate Jacob. Not an easy task when vampires and werewolves are sworn enemies. It’s one of those tales where you find yourself rooting for each boy in turn – should she be with Edward or Jacob or Edward or Jacob?? (I do love a good love triangle!) The story moves at a fast pace and the pieces flow much better than in the previous book making it a very easy read. From vampire and werewolf folklore to concerns of the ultimate commitment with a nail-biting battle thrown in for good measure, this book left me wanting another installment!

About the author

When Stephenie Meyer woke up in July 2, 2003 she had no idea that her life was about to change forever. This stay at home mom of three boys had a dream that featured such realistic characters that she couldn’t get them out of her head.
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Kept waiting for Victoria to hurry up and kill Bella   Review Date: September 2, 2010 Reviewer: Shamontiel L. Vaughn, Chicago Cons: Sometimes you have to read a book for what it is and stop trying to say what you'd do in that situation. But other times it's very difficult to decipher between the two, and this book was one of those times. I honestly just wanted somebody to kill Bella so she'd stop whining. I don't remember her being this pitiful in the movie, but she was pathetic in the book. She was so glued to Edward's side that I wondered why she didn't ask him to wipe her after she used the bathroom, too. I can't tolerate weak female characters, which is probably why I love Alice, Victoria and Jane so much. They're strong characters who don't take any B.S. from anybody and know how to control themselves. Bella spent 75 percent of the book crying, screaming for Edward, begging for him to be wherever she was, running to hug him, trying to bribe him into having sex with her and manipulating Jacob. She had no outside interests and seemed to live suffocatingly on Earth just to be with Edward...and Jacob. I wanted to reach right through the book, punch her in the nose and tell her to "Woman up!" Meyer has great dialogue and can keep a book moving even when I can't stand the main character, but when I read "Breaking Dawn," I seriously hope I don't read one more line about "pursed lips." Nobody purses their lips that much. Every single character in here was pursing their lips. Not one chapter went by and sometimes not even more than a few pages before someone pursed their lips. If that wasn't happening, Edward was grabbing both sides of Bella's face to kiss her or talk to her. Can the girl not even hold her neck up without his assistance? Sheesh! I just can't imagine two men (werewolf or vampire or human) being this patient about a woman constantly running to the other's side. I understand Edward felt guilty about leaving and wanted Bella to make her own decision, but Jacob just sounds flat out desperate. I wanted him to give it a rest, too. I could sympathize with him for really being in love with the girl, but I just couldn't convince myself that any man would ever be this pitiful even for someone he's in love with. I found it disturbing that he bribed Alice into kidnapping Bella, but I'm glad he snapped out of it because that was a psychotic move. I honestly think Meyer should've gotten some male feedback about the male characters. This book was one of those novels where you go, "I can tell a woman wrote this because she's creating characters that SHE would like to date, not men in real life." In the movie, the guys had a little more testosterone and didn't seem so weak, but in the book, they almost kissed Bella's feet after she kicked them in the groin. It was disturbing and diluted the book a little for me. Pros: In "Twilight," I was Team Edward mainly because I didn't know enough about Jacob to form an opinion. In "New Moon," I was Team Jacob. In "Eclipse" the movie, I couldn't pick a side. But in the book, I was so fascinated with Jacob and Edward that I couldn't make myself pick a favorite. While I do think Meyer laid the love of a man on a little too thick and unrealistic, when they were being reasonably realistic, I liked them both. I never lost interest in the book. I enjoyed the conversations. Although I think Bella is incredibly disrespectful to her father (what daughter is going to say her own father would "get into trouble" by saying something to her? That should only happen with Becky from "Roseanne.") I liked her ONLY when she would find out more about the minds of Edward and Jacob. Did I like the book? It was all right. But I loved the movie. I think the movie gave a more realistic look at the guys and they just seemed less weak. I'm hoping in "Breaking Dawn" that they remember they have a third leg again. "Twilight" and "New Moon" (books and movies) were much better and more realistic, as far as werewolves and vampires can go. I was happy to learn more about Jasper though outside of him wanting to suck the blood out of everybody. His backstory was interesting and so was Rosalie's. Eclipse   Review Date: August 28, 2010 Reviewer: Cassie, Im in a place Spoilers and a load of Twilight bashing is ahead I've hated Twilight forever now. The books are boring and plotless, with no conflicts or no meaning to it. Bella is selfish, whiny, dull, backstabbing, heartless, and as boring as the books are. Edward is a stalker and an obsessive boyfriend. Jacob is love-sick puppy dog with nothing better to do but whine about his non-connection with Bella. Charlie is as dead as the fish he brings home from his endless fishing trips. Renee is airheaded. Every character`has a large amount of flaws to make Bella seemingly perfect despite her rediculous clumsiness. Eclipse plot- If there even IS a plot here. Bella is supposadly in love with Edward and Jacob. But it is so obvious who she is going to pick this book isnt even needed. Meanwhile, Victoria is putting together a newborn vampire army in order to kill Bella, to get back at Edward for killing James. That of course means every vampire and werewolf in Forks has to protect Bella. Along the way, Jacob sexually assualts Bella many times, including kissing her. (Bella punches him. He is not hurt at all, but Bella breaks her hand. Charlie hears about this. Instead of being angry at Jacob like any normal father would, he compliments Jacob and is proud of him. What?) While the Cullens and wolves prepare to fight, Edward, Bella, and Jacob escape to a mountain in hopes of hiding. While Edward is off scouting the next morning, Jacob and Bella hang out a bit. Jacob forcably kisses Bella, and Bella, being the backstabbing little ho she is starts to kiss him back. Edward hears and does nothing. The story ends with the newborns and Victoria getting their heads ripped off. Woohoo. What a great entertaining story. Bella- Bella is so disgusting and plain. She has no hobbies. No goals. No dreams, no aspirations, no wishes but to marry Edward, become a vampire and live with him forever. In life, that girl would have nothing. Boys would not trail after her. Friends wouldnt come to her. But Bella is so amazingly perfect and has everything the way she wants it, of course. I thought she was bad before... but when she kisses Jacob back? A backstabbing cheating little ho like that would be dropped by her boyfriend, but nooo. Edward & Jacob- Ah, Bella's boytoys. Yes, Edward is a smug, obssessive boyfriend. Jacob is a helpless little puppy, getting kicked around, and led on by Bella. Charlie, The Cullens- Charlie is a dead fish, only appearing to show his appreciation for Jacob when Jacob sexually assaults his daughter. Yep. You read that right. And out of the Cullens, Rosalie remains my favorite. She constantly is trying to tell Bella to think of her decision to be a vampire, and Bella doesnt listen. Rosalie is down to earth and real while Bella is airheaded and vain. Rosalie learned from her past experiences, Bella sucks in all the attention she gets from her experiences, and then causes drama to get more attention. Wolf pack- Leah is my favorite out of the entire series. She is bitter and mean but she has her reasons for it. (unlike a for-no-reason- sulky, mopy, and dramatic Bella). The book should be centred round her. Sam is controlling. Quil and the rest of the boys are cool. The pack is the most normal, and they are wolves. It makes no sense whatsoever. In all, Eclipse is... horrible. Skip it. Great Book   Review Date: August 24, 2010 Reviewer: Matis, If you read the first 2 of the Saga, you'll need to read this one. I personally liked the first 2 best but its still a great book. It's a love Story in-deed. Eduard's love for her is breathtaking, and everything about them is as magical as can be. It's a easy reading book, and you'll have to fight against finishing it in one night... amazing   Review Date: August 21, 2010 Reviewer: Kathleen S. Pamer, Goshen In. u.s.a when i saw the previews for Twilight and New moon i thought vampires and werewolves...retarded well then my friend talked me into reading Twilight u fell in love so then i read New moon and eclipse i love eclipse its better then the 1st and 2nd but not better than the 4th because a lot more happens in it. But no seriously read Twilight and New moon then read eclipse AMAZING Excellent   Review Date: August 21, 2010 Reviewer: Michele, Product was well taken care of. Shipped perfectly well. No defects of any kind. Shipped faster than expected. Seller was prompt and very efficent. Would purchase from seller again. More than pleased. :)
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