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| New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) | 
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Sales Rank: 4
Category: Book
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Studio: Little, Brown Young Readers
Manufacturer: Little, Brown Young Readers
Label: Little, Brown Young Readers
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 608
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0316024961
EAN: 9780316024969
ASIN: 0316024961
Publication Date: May 31, 2008
Release Date: May 31, 2008
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Product Description
Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.
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 New Moon (Book 2) November 18, 2008
I really like Twilight Saga. Good to read in a bus - it's not wearing you out and it's easy to follow. Good simple writting.
Continuation of something Great November 18, 2008
After finishing reading "Twlight", I was very excited to jump into read "New Moon." At the end of my book there was a preview of the first chapter and as the last sentences hit my eyes, I vocally screamed "No!" filled with the incomprehension that it could end that way and leave me hanging. I immediately ran upstairs and grabbed the second book to jump back in the journey. This continuation of the Saga is not quite as exhilerating as the first installment, but it is still a great read. The beginning is great, and then there is a big chunk of chapters that I just was not quite fond of. I believe it was the context and my mind unconsciously picking sides and not wavering even slightly in my opinions. But then, when I was about to give up hope, the plot took twists that I had not expected and the story that I felt had become predictable became heart-rending and complicated. It was truly an Ethel and the Pirate story. The story continues as at pace relevant to the first book and ends in a satisfactory manner that left me with a "thirst" for the next book. And now, I'm on my way upstairs to get it... BTW, I read this 563 page book in a manner of 4 or so hours. I would describe it (for the most part) and a deft page turner. *grin*
Desperate to turn the pages November 17, 2008
New Moon was a difficult story to read, but one that I enjoyed. Most of the book is spent in anticipation and I found myself wishing I could read faster than I was haha. Stephenie Meyers herself asked that her readers go through the book twice (which I have done), because the middle of the book is lost on the reader as they anticipate what is next. I personally found it more exciting than Twilight, as there was a longer period of action and not as much description on her feelings of Edward (not that I disliked this in Twilight, but it was growing a bit tired). Overall, this was an excellent book and I would highly recommend it!
 A Definite Improvement November 17, 2008
I liked the premise of Twilight, but the writing itself was pretty dismal. I'm pleased to say that Stephenie Meyer has greatly improved with her second novel in the Twilight series, New Moon. There are enough reviews here that go into detail on the story, so I'll just say that if you were put off by the writing in Twilight, give New Moon a chance. It's not great literature, but Stephenie has done a much better job here. I look forward to reading Eclipse.
 Incredibly disappointing November 17, 2008
I'm a big fan of vampires and vampire lore. From the Lost Boys to Ann Rice novels, to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I can't get enough bloodsuckers. It can be hard to find quality vampire entertainment, but Twilight got great reviews and seemed right up my alley.
I liked Twilight. But I couldn't bring myself to finish New Moon.
I thought that in New Moon we'd see more depth of character in Bella and Edward and a deepening in their feelings for each other, which in the first book seemed like intense lust/curiosity. No, I didn't buy that it was true love from book 1. But I expected it would become true love as the book and characters progressed. I was dreaming. But I was patient. I read through a great deal of Bella's emo whining and selfish behavior in New Moon before I couldn't take it any more and stopped. How can you go on reading a book when you wish the main character would jump off a cliff?
It's really a shame. I thought Stephanie had potential as a writer, but I came to realize that she can't even create a sympathetic main character let alone come up with a creative plot. There is no depth, no innovation. It's just a pathetic fantasy by an uneven author with delusions of grandeur. The next JK Rowling she is NOT.
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