For my eighth blog I read Midnight Sun, the version of Twilight from Edward's perspective. It is online on Stephenie Meyer's website.
What interested me in this manuscript, other than the fact that it was more Twilight, was that someone leaked it too early. Meyer wrote a foreword of sorts stating how she had given these drafts to people she trusted, and one of them had betrayed her trust. She put Midnight Sun on the internet for everyone to see, because she was so upset with the fact that it had already been seen by so many- and it wasn't anywhere close to "her best work". She called it "sloppy" writing, although I disagree myself. She felt like she couldn't finish it, as well.
Reading Midnight Sun was interesting, because Bella's perspective is completely and utterly clueless about Edward's thoughts and feelings when they first meet. Seeing how Edward had to cope with his mixed emotions for Bella was really very interesting.
I read this right after seeing the movie as well, so it was like a refresher almost from reading the original novel such a long time ago. The way that Edward was portrayed in the movie was very different from what Midnight Sun and Twilight made me think of him. The movie made him seem awkward rather than intense and almost intimidating. Bella's character was almost exactly what I saw in my head, so that was a nice surprise. Jasper was a little off as well, but I now understand that he always looks like he is in pain because he is- he is thirsty.
I adore this series.
Stacey
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I didn't know there was one based on Edward's view! I'm going to read that! I'm excited to see what he was thinking when he first met Bella. Also, I agree with you this series is amazing, and I love it!
I heard about this, and I still haven't decided if i want to read it or not. If she is for sure coming out with a copy of it, I think I'd rather not read this one, but it's just SO hard to stay away from Edward. (: All in all, did you enjoy reading this?
I agree with you I adore the series even though I have only read the first book. Edward also seemed really intense in the story and acted with lots of restraint. I didn't have time to go see the movie yet but I am excited to see how it compares to the book. Was the movie really cheesy or more romantic?
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