Twilight Hardback - 2005
by Stephenie Meyer
Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. When she meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen--a vampire--her life takes a thrilling and terrifying romantic turn. Young Adult.
About this book
In the secluded town of Forks, an enigmatic tale unfolds in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. Isabella Swan, a brooding teenager, moves to the mist-shrouded Pacific Northwest and finds herself captivated by the peculiar and magnetic Edward Cullen. A haunting aura surrounds him, concealing a dangerous secret: Edward is a vampire. As their forbidden love blossoms, Bella is thrust into a perilous world where immortal beings lurk in the shadows. Deeply atmospheric and tinged with the allure of the unknown, Twilight weaves a haunting tale of love, danger, and the fragile boundary between the mortal and the supernatural, leaving readers yearning for more.
Reader reviews for Twilight
Review summary
Opinions diverged. Many readers described Twilight as an easy, absorbing YA romance with an atmospheric Forks setting and enough tension to keep pages turning; several credited it as an entry point back into reading or a nostalgic favorite. Just as many criticized the prose as repetitive and clumsy, the pacing slow until a rushed final act, and the plot thin. The central relationship drew the strongest reactions: some found it intoxicating, while others condemned Edward’s controlling, stalker-like behavior and Bella’s passivity as troubling. Side characters—especially Alice, Carlisle, and Charlie—earned consistent praise, whereas the villains and vampire logic felt undercooked. Comparisons with the film were mixed, with some preferring the book’s fuller characterization and others still finding it tedious.
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First edition identification
Little, Brown and Co published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 2005, US.
Details
- Title Twilight
- Author Stephenie Meyer
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First edition
- Pages 544
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, New York
- Publication date 2005-10-01
- Features Dust Cover, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780316160179 / 0316160172
- Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
- Dimensions 8.3 x 5.8 x 1.6 in (21.08 x 14.73 x 4.06 cm)
- Age range 14 to 17 years
- Grade levels 9 - 12
- Reading level 720
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Themes
- Geographic Orientation: Washington
- Category Young Adult Fiction
- Library of Congress subjects Washington (State), Vampires
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004024730
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Citations
- ALA Best Books Young Adults, 03/01/2006, Page 8
- ALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's, 03/01/2006, Page 33
- Booklist, 11/15/2005, Page 58
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 12/01/2005, Page 195
- Entertainment Weekly, 11/02/2012, Page 74
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2006, Page 97
- Ingram Children's Advance, 10/01/2005, Page 84
- Kirkus Review - Children, 09/15/2005, Page 1031
- Kliatt, 09/01/2005, Page 11
- People Weekly, 07/28/2008, Page 53
- Publishers Weekly, 07/18/2005, Page 207
- School Library Journal, 10/01/2005, Page 166
- SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2005, Page 47
- Time, 09/01/2008, Page 4
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 10/01/2005, Page 326
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