My Twilight Journal: In the Beginning

My Twilight Journal: In The Beginning

I am reading the Twilight book for the first time. Since it is my first time reading it, I am keeping a Twilight Journal to share with you my thoughts and feelings about what I read.

After I wrote my post the other day, I got started right away on the Twilight book. I was really excited because I wanted to know what was so great about it!

The first chapter.

The first thing I took notice of is Bella moving to Washington from Phoenix. I have to tell you I grew up in Washington state. I didn’t grow up on the Olympic peninsula but I grew up in western Washington not too far from it. I understand what Bella is talking about when she says how depressing the rain is! But on sunny days it is the best place to live! I also have family and friends in the Phoenix area. What a drastic change this can be. The next thing that I didn’t expect is the introduction of Edward Cullen. He was so odd. Why in the world would you act that way to someone you just met? He was so cold! I totally understand why Bella can’t stop thinking about him! He left quite an impression.

A side note:

Okay, just to help you understand a little about me. When I read a book I personalize it. I am not sure if all people do this, but this is a way for me to escape from my life (not that my life is terrible). It becomes a sort of fantasy for me. So as I continue to review the Twilight book I will also share my feelings about how it relates to me. Now back to the book.

Edward’s Absence.

Now Bella comes to school expecting to see Edward all weird and scary, like he was the first day. I can only imagine her fear but as the day goes on, just like her, I would be anxious to see him again. Especially after all the rest of the guys in the school drooled over her! It is interesting that she felt relief he wasn’t there but knew she was the cause of his absence.

Edward Returns.

When Bella and Edward have their first conversation after his week long absence it is very interesting. Here she was so afraid of him and yet she spills her guts to him! She
is so drawn to him and yet cautious. Edward’s intensity really makes Bella self-conscience and aware of her inadequacies. He, in his way, wants her to let him in and she is not sure why. This totally makes sense because if she lets him in he has the power to hurt her. And who is he really?

The Car Accident.

Edward saves Bella in a miraculous way. He held a van away so that she didn’t get crushed. I know that he has special powers but of course she doesn’t know this! There are a few things that bother me at this point. Yes, Bella is a bit confused as to how Edward got to her so fast and held the van off. The thing I don’t get is she wasn’t very grateful for what he did. Maybe that is just me but in addition to wanting to know how he got to her so quickly, I would be thanking him profusely! So not only that, why isn’t anyone questioning why Edward is not hurt?

That is all I have read so far. After reading this much I am hooked. Let me tell you why. I am as curious about Edward as Bella is. What is the deal with this guy who flips on a dime! Does he like her or hate her. Also Bella doesn’t seem like the normal teenager. She actually reminds me a lot of myself in high school. She is very reflective and thinks about things an awful lot. I have heard from a lot of people how Bella was just selfish and immature. From what I see of her so far I think she is more mature than people give her credit for. I am really excited to give you my next synopsis of what I read in the Twilight book.

Off to read some more,