Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight
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After being obsessed with Twilight for around two and a half years, I finally have come to realize that it really is not a good book. Today, I sat down to think about why it has become such a best seller., and these are my reasons. Hope you enjoy.
With all my love,
Fishey Stories
Three years ago my seventh grade locker partner lended me her copy of Twilight saying it was an amazing book and I was sure to love it. For the next year and a half, it had become the main focus in my life.
But before I continue, If you're a overly obsessed diehard mega fan of Team Edward, Jacob, or Twilight in general, then please, click the red 'x" in the upper righthand corner of the screen and spare yourself from the uncontrollable rage I'm sure you will feel at the end of this article.
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Twilight appeals mainly to the Middle School/Junior High female age group. And the reason for this is at this age, most females are feeling insecure, awkward, and unsure of themselves. Which is Bella's number one personality trait, already making her feel relatable to the reader. The other reason it's so appealing is by the end of the book, the only thing I know of Bella's appearance is she has typical long brown hair, and brown eyes. Otherwise, I'm not sure of what else Bella looks like. Basically, Bella has the average look of most girls: nothing special. Which makes the underage girl feel as if she IS Bella, since she is such a generic and relatable character.
Now, think of everything a woman could ever want in a man, and you have Edward Cullen. Perfect every way physically, emotionally, and mentally. Hell, even his breath, and fingernails are perfect. Edward's only personality trait is to devote his life, and time to make Bella happy in every way. He protects her, listens to every word she has to say, thinks she's gorgeous after she wakes up, does everything she wants to, and hardly ever disagrees with her. As I said before, when females read this book they imagine themselves as Bella, instead of Bella being her own defined character. So really, if feels as if Edward Cullen (the oh so mighty god like figure) is devoting all this time and emotion to them. Throw in a weak plot and you have yourself a best seller.
By the end of eighth grade I had lost all interest in Twilight, and had come to despise it. Why? Because I had matured a little and become more confident in my self, not feeling as relatable to Bella. Also, I realized Edward Cullen is a joke, and no guy would or ever will be that amazing, no matter how much you wish or dream about it.
As to guys reading and liking Twilight?
I really have no idea.