Review by Vicky London
Hmm what to say that hasn’t already been said in the 10,000 reviews already written about Breaking Dawn?. Rather than rehash all the plot details I’ll just give you my straight opinion. I finally read Breaking Dawn this weekend. I was prepared for a horrible train wreck of a book and I was surprised at what I found. The story and plot was completely consistent with Meyer’s work in the previous books. There were a few things that triggered my ick reflex including Bella’s rapid and violent pregnancy along with the whole werewolf imprinting thing. I’ve read complaints on other blogs about the misogynistic aspects of Edward’s behavior but I just didn’t see it. Sure, it’s not really PC that Bella wants to be married and a mother at 18 but whatever. Marrying at an older age is something that is a fairly modern concept and in many parts of this country it is still quite acceptable to marry young. It certainly wasn’t a barrier to my enjoyment of the story.
I liked Breaking Dawn, especially Meyer’s plot device of revealing future scenes in the story through Bella’s dreams. I always find myself wondering how the heck it will be resolved and she always manages to do it in a way that fits without forcing the characters to do something they would normally not do. It’s a always a bit sad for me when a series is over but I found the ending very satisfying. Overall I think it was completely worth reading and if you’ve invested the time to read the whole Twilight series, you’ll want to read this wrap up of Bella and Edward’s love story.
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September 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I too just finished reading Breaking Dawn. I have to say, it’s strange how Edward has no relationship with his own kid. And the snarls and lip curling just got stupid after a while. Overall, I felt that Meyer really tried to give a ‘finale’ feeling. This book was practically made to become a movie- let’s hope that doesn’t happen.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:27 am
I have been reading Stephenie Meyer’s Series from the first book and I have really enjoyed her series very much. The “Breaking Dawn” book was a great ending to the Twilight series. I really enjoyed how she kept the books in charectar and the way Edward reacted to Bella when he found out she was pregnat because that would be SO Edward to overreact. He never wanted Bella to deal with the hardships of his life and he would NOT want something evil coming into this world. I know that had to have been hard for Edward to deal with. Also I love that once Edward heard the childs thoughts he realized what a joy and not monster she really was.
October 10th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Also the movie is Coming out November twenty-first! I can not wait to see it. There is going to be some differences from the book that I am unhappy about ,but who can make a movie perfect? It is going to be amazing….
October 16th, 2008 at 5:18 am
OMG Stephenie I Am Begging You Please Continue Midnight Sun!!!! Dont leave me hanging like that! Not very cool! I understand that you feel bad about what happened but at least think of you True fans!!!!!!!!!
November 6th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
breaking dawn is the best book out of the whole saga..this is my third time reading the saga.i started reading twilight over the summer.
November 7th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
This is a spectacular book! I love the whole Twilight series!! Breaking Dawn is a wonderful end to a wonderful series!!
November 13th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I have to say, like many others posted on here, that this series has left me more then ‘Hungry’ for more.. I can’t wait until/when she finished the next one. As a writer myself, I can truely relate to the devestation she feels, and understand her reluctance to continue, but I hope she can see past the mistake and just approach it as anyone else would- a minor set back… Thanks for a great series Stephanie, I can’t wait to read more.
December 7th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
I really liked the book Breaking Dawn because it is a really good way to end the series. I do think that there should be more books and movies. The movie should follow exactly how the books do though and in the movies make sure that the same Bella and Edward play the roles or it wont be the same.
December 11th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
I loved this book. A lot of people at my school said it sucked but I disagree. The ending really made me happy I just wish that another book would come out extending the story. That would be awsome!! I seen the movie and I thought it was pretty good, once again people at my school said it sucked but I think they just expected too much out of it. I can’t wait for the next 3! I’m for sure going to go see them, just not 12 o’clock at night. lol
December 13th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
WOW. like this book actually matters. no wait. lets enter a philosophical debate on what bella’s DREAMS mean. COME ON. GET A LIFE. READ SOMETHING MEANINGFUL.
here is my summary of twilight:
“omg, whats going on? why is this boy acting so weird?”
“you smell so good that i want to kill you by drinking your blood”
“oh, thanks edward, youre so beautiful, i love you.”
“i love you! but oh wait. im a HORRIBLE creature, i cant POSSIBLY be a good person, even though i apparently have a conscience and morals.”
“oh, thats ok, i want to be like you, but im afraid what will happen when i become the equivalent of a heroin addict. and oh wait, i think i might love this arrogantly obnoxious and agnsty werewolf. but oh, wait, nevermind, he’s not as pretty as you. and i guess i dont have to worry about the vampire thing either because apparently i was MADE?? to be a vampire, you know, so i wouldnt have to give anything up and so this book could have a perfect everything is wonderful ending.”
REALLY? LIKE, REALLY? are you kidding?
December 31st, 2008 at 5:02 am
OKAY…For one if you dont care like these books then why did you come on here and read the comments…DUH…DA…
and Secondly: Well I really liked all of the books I read all four of them in four days!!! I honestly felt like Breaking Dawn was different to me because it didnt feel like it was the same Edward and Bella from the first book. I mean they get married and have a daughter…its just doesnt seem like the same people. But I still really liked the books!!! I have actually read them all twice now…its because of the feeling that you want this to happen to you so bad that you cant get enough of the books…but its totally out of reach. But I cant wait until they make all of the movies…New Moon comes out in theaters on Nov. 20th, 2009. I am sooooo excited!!! I watched Twilight like 5 times…its so weird for me because I have never read an entire book in one day let alone four of them in four days!!! They just captivated my attention entirely…well that is all I have to say…Cant wait for New Moon to come out!!!
January 7th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
i love this series soo muc and ong edward
~~~~ sooo hawt and i just love the over all plot hehe i would give stephanie such a pat on the back and
January 9th, 2009 at 5:27 am
I loved the series. It was so amazing how the last book toped it off with sort of a twist ending. I heard that Stephenie Meyer was working on a new book; I think that it will be amazing, just like the others. I am a total twilight fan{ Movie was amazing } I have like twenty posters of Edward, and Bella on my bedroom walls. Everyone in my school love the series.
March 24th, 2009 at 11:21 am
I enjoyed very much the whole twilight series and I know many others who have also.I read the last 3 books all one after the other I couldn’t stop.the second book was very depressing but I still couldn’t put it down! I will miss bella & edward and their evolving family story line.
April 4th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
I love the series to. My sister is the one who got me to read them. I’m glad somebody else read all four of them in 4 days. I coudnt stop! I even read them at work! LOL. My husband thought I was crazy. I love all the books except I had a hard time reading New Moon. I felt like my heart was going to break when Edward broke up with Bella and left. I didnt understand the whole thing with Jacob and Bella. She really did lead him on but it all worked out in the end. I really like Breaking Dawn and the closure that it brings to the series. I really hope she writes Midnight Sun. It sucks that a couple of people ruined it for all of her true fans. Steph you ROCK!!!!!!!
May 5th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
hey i am still reading BreakingDawn at the moment but so far i think its the best book of the series!
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October 28th, 2009 at 8:29 am
I read all four of the books and i quiet frankly adore every last one of them, especially Breaking Dawn. But Stephenie Meyer I would really love it if you would write a continuation of Breaking Dawn the ending was so empty with feeling i am dyiiing to know what happened the Jacod, Renesmee, Bella, Edward and the enemie coven/the Voltire. Pleeeasse Im begging write a book that continues Breaking Dawn. PLEASE!!!
December 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Omg stephenie meyer is a goddess! I love her books. I always want to get into a fight with anyone who doesn’t like them. They are awesome! I read the first one when I was like 14 and i had to wait for the rest of them to come out and I was really disappointed. I am starting to read them again because I haven’t found another series like it yet. I have read so many vampire books since I finished breaking dawn and NONE of them compare to the impact this one had on me.