Book Review: Eclipse: The Twilight Saga, Book 3
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What Parents Should Know
Parents need to know that, aside from some kissing and one
violent fight, the main concern here is how Bella is portrayed.
This book follows the conventions of a Romance novel -- the
heroine is completely helpless, and completely obsessed with
her love, and this is portrayed as perfectly OK instead of
unhealthy.
Families who read this book could discuss Bella's relationship with Edward. Why is she so obsessed with him? Why can't she be apart from him? Do you think this is what true love is really like? Do you think it's healthy? Why or why not?
Common Sense Media Review
Fans of the series have been waiting breathlessly for this
third entry, and nothing will keep them from it. Those who
don't find hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds) of pages of
mooning over hunky vampires appealing will have read the plot
synopsis, rolled their eyes, and moved on.
Of its type, though, this is very well done. Author Stephenie Meyer has a writing style that can keep the reader turning the pages even when there is nothing much happening (which is most of the time), and there is a lot more suspense in this entry than in last two, as well as a pretty entertaining climactic battle (though much of it happens offstage).
Those who were hoping for a final resolution of everything will be either disappointed or thrilled to know that Meyer plans a fourth book, and that's the one that will "wrap everything up in a bow," according to Meyer.
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