That's really fascinating! It really is! Only one sentence can sum it up: "Twilight. Love it or hate it!"
A week ago I put my first (and probably the last, dun know) 'Twilight' fanart, and OMG! What a heated debate arose XD! I find it funny and INTERESTING how divided the readers are. One group says that 'Twilight' is absolutely amazing, with great charas, and great plot, and great... erm... other stuff . The other group claims that it's cheesy, badly written with a shitty storyline XD.
And you know what? I support both groups . 'Cause the series obviously has some good and bad sides (as every book I'd say ).
The language IS very simple and not refined, I admit. But hey! I'm not a native speaker of English and I LOVED it. Yep, yep, I'm aware that I shouldn't have said that since I'm a university student of English and I should be able to comprehend texts more difficult than that! *DUH!* But you know, sometimes it's really pleasurable to read a book in a foreign language and not make your head boil by that XD. I've read lots and lots of the greatest treasures of the English language/literature, starting from 'Beowulf' to Chaucer, followed by Virginia Wolf and her (in)famous stream of consciousness... and... I'm sick of it. So it's really relaxing to have something that you don't have to read twice to grasp the meaning. Besides, it's a book for teenagers! What did you expect? Sophisticated vocab on the Shakespeare's level?
And yes, plot IS cheesy. And I also should be so ashamed that I enjoyed it. Mea culpa. I've never liked romances, especially those sappy ones with lots of 'hugz'n'kissez', rose petals in the air, and sparkling glitter. And it WAS difficult for me to stand such moments. I didn't feel good while reading them. But I was able to stand them and guess what... I'm alive XD. I still have the aftertaste of this 'hardcore sweetness' between my teeth ... buuuuuuuut something inside me has changed (no, not more tooth decay XD). Now, every time I observe couples in love I'm touched T.T. I've never liked public expression of feelings and I couldn't stand hugging couples, I just felt like throwing up. And now? I shed a tear O___O. Horrible, I know.
Dear Deviants who read this note. I'm perfectly aware of the flaws of the book and I also don't like them. I don't mind if somebody writes "OMG! 'Twilight' sux! DX", he or she is probably right . But there are some people out there who perceive the 'Twilight' saga the best piece of literature. And such people are very sensitive if it comes to criticizing the books. So for their sake, please don't write so harsh comments, k? I don't want anyone to feel offended. I'm right in the middle of the war and I don't want to stand in opposition to anyone. I like the books myself, despite their imperfections. I don't think they deserve the Nobel Prize in Literature, but that doesn't change the fact they're fun to read. I love 'Twilight' as much as I hate it XD.
And if you ever think about insulting me by saying "How can you enjoy it? It's a piece of sh*** for snots!" I'm gonna spoil your fun... I'm childish and I proudly admit it ! Get over it.


P.S. Nine Inch Nails released their new album - The Slip! And they made it available online, completely for free! What a band makes such a present for their fans?!

Cheers!