Why are the Twilight books by Stephanie Meyer so appealing to its fans?
floweringshrubs had it right – the Twilight books are so well-loved by their fans because of the idea of perfection alone. The reality is, there is no one in the world who is as beautiful, courageous, selfless, talented, sweet, etc. as Edward is purported to be. I agree, he is perhaps the most romantic character I have ever come across. But as the story carries on, you realize that as much as everyone has their own version of “Edward”, there’s only so much perfection one can attain. Now, let’s see… aside from the romantic aspect of the novel, what else is there? I admit the concept of danger, characteristic of fantasy novels, is a plus, but as the danger is constantly directed towards Bella, it makes you wonder why everything in her world – all of her suitors, harassers, classmates – revolves around her. Again, another way perfection is emphasized in the novel. It serves the purpose of entertaining the reader; after all, who doesn’t want a perfect life? But as the novel carries on, t
