Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780316160209
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0316160202
Label: Little, Brown Young Readers
Languages: Array
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 640
Publication Date: 2007-08-07
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: 2007-08-07
Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers

Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

Customer Rating:
Summary: ECLIPSE BOOK 3
Comment: once again that effortless flow from one volume to another without loosing your interest. great read

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Customer Rating:
Summary: fantastic series
Comment: Stephenie Meyers twilight series is an automatic addiction, prepare to be living and breathing edward and bella!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: ....and they keep coming!
Comment: Fab!

Stephenie Meyer just keeps 'em coming.
Another amazing book from her Twilight series...you have to read these books!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Brought to life perfectly!
Comment: Just love reading and listening to this series! I love the characterizations that Ilyana uses and look forward to many repeated listenings!

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Customer Rating:
Summary: On the Fence - Parental Discretion Still Advised
Comment: Possible spoilers, be warned.

Alright, I'll admit it. I cried a few times while reading this one, much to my *chagrin*. I honestly can't even remember what parts had me crying, though. So... make of that what you will.

The worst thing about this book (for me) is that Edward is back and just as controlling as ever. At least, he's a domineering jerk for as long is convenient to the story. Then he suddenly is Mr. Understanding while Jacob takes the wheel of the creepmobile by practically assaulting Bella. I don't understand why fans of this series swoon over Edward and Jacob. They spend most of their time talking down to the heroine of the books in some misguided attempt to "protect" her, because apparently girls are too helpless to take care of themselves. And when they're not "protecting" her, they're blatantly being possessive of her and semi-stalking her. Jealousy is NOT an attractive quality in a partner, boys and girls. Neither is kissing someone against her will.

A plus to Eclipse is that the plot outside of the love triangle is more fleshed out than in the previous two. There are mysterious murders happening in nearby Seattle, and Bella and the Cullens suspect that vampires are behind it. Bella is still also under threat from Victoria and the Volturi, which adds a dash of suspense.

Similarly with Twilight and New Moon, the book is entertaining for the most part, even if it isn't very well written. The whole series is sort of like a paperback soap opera, with sparkly vampires. Engrossing and fun, but without any real substance.

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