OME!! Breaking Dawn! I know I'm a wee bit behind but I'm always late. So I finished the book a couple days ago and I just can't express the mixed emotions I had as I read through the book. From beginning to end I was literally thrown around like a roller coaster ride. Let go through my many various expressions throughout the book, shall we? At first I was in utter bliss as Bella prepares for her wedding; or maybe I was just happy that the fourth book finally came out. And then as I continued to Jacob's arrival, I began to feel very depressed for him: his pain and suffering. And then I was at bewilderment at Bella's demand for sex during her honeymoon. I couldn’t get why she was so hormone-driven. And then perfect shock to find out that she was pregnant!! Speechless. I seriously had to take a breather. How could this happen when Stephanie Meyer had previously said that vampires can't give birth or produce bodily liquids aside from venom!? So later on in the book, I was on all ten of my toes as we encounter Jacob's point of view. I was a bit disappointed towards the end as there was really no action going on. I kept thinking that the pack was going to jump out of the bushes and do some karate-chopping moves. The next wave of shock came with Jacob's imprint on Bella's baby, Renessme. Even after reading the entire book, I still can't wrap my finger around that fact. It's just too awkward for me. After that, I was on my toes once again. The Volturri were on their way to cause mayhem and havoc. I kept thinking there was going to be a fight and some blood shed, but the only person who died was Irene. I figured it was bound to happen. She was just sitting there asking for it. I guess I have mixed feelings about this event as well. I half wanted a huge fight and half wanted everyone to live. I knew I couldn’t have both as a fight would mean many casualties and a happily ever after ending is a bit boring for me. Finally, it was a bittersweet moment as you watch Bella and Edward live peacefully forever with their daughter. I was very pleased with the ending, as most twilighters have been waiting for this moment for years. The bitter part was the final conclusion of the Twilight epidemic. I'm going to go through post-depression just as I did with Harry Potter. Le Sigh.
I think the most significant and heart wrenching part of the story is when Bella prepares for the separation between her and her daughter. I was on the verge of tears when she gave Renessme the locket as a Christmas present. I think I took another breather here too. I couldn't continue. But the irony here is that I loathed Renessme A LOT during her fetus period. As much as I understood Bella's decision and her maternal love for the 'thing' in her, I really wanted to destroy the thing. I really thought she was some kind of mutated monster ripping through Bella's stomach. Speaking of ripping, did anyone thought that labor scene was a bit, well, graphic. I could feel my gag reflex twitch a bit as I read how Edward rip open her stomach with his teeth as fountain of blood flowed out. Kind of gross if I do say so myself.
Overall, the book is a confusing one. I think I still need time to get use the whole idea. It’s a great book - a beautiful story; just a beautiful story that literally takes you the highest of highs and lowest of lows. I know I have a lot more to say about this book, but I think I should reread it to really get everything sink and set.
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