Twilight

As an English major one would expect that I read a lot, and I guess I do, but I hadn't read a book in awhile until now.  The last book I read was Where The Heart Is, and that was over a month ago.  I decided it was time to get back in the saddle.  

The hardest part about reading a book is just getting started. Therefore, I decided I should pick a book that would be an easy read.  With an upcoming movie release, I figured Twilight, the vampire romance story, would be a good pick.  

I was right.  I read the 500 page novel in less than 24 hours. Now I am obsessed and can't wait to get my hands on the next novel in the series. Some claim that Twilight is the next Harry Potter.  As much as I enjoy the story, I would have disagree. Harry Potter stands on a pedestal all its own.

Twilight is not as sophisticated as Harry Potter.  However, the romance between Edward and Bella is irresistible.  It's like a science fiction version of Romeo and Juliet, and while tragedy may befall these starcrossed lovers, I hope they have a different fate than the one Shakespeare had in mind.  Then again, in a world of vampires, the death of the mortal heroine may be the only answer to ensure the couple's eternal happiness.  

I am not sure how the series ends up, but I will find out soon enough.  Here is what I have gathered so far:  falling in love with a vampire is complicated, but it sounds good to me.