Okay, I know I missed book club because my parents are in town, and you probably did discuss some of these issues, but I agree with Lesley that I really wish Bella would have chosen Jacob over Edward (I also think Edward is very, VERY controlling and manipulative). I keep thinking that if she chooses the vampire way, she will be giving up her family, her chance to mature and wisen with age, and especially the chance to have children. That is just too much for her to sacrifice. Especially when her future as a vampire and with Edward is uncertain.
I suppose that she is seeing out of the VERY small vision of a teenager...that life now is permanent and how could there be more to life but what I'm feeling right now? So that kind of bothers me, that she is willing to make these radically life-altering decisions when she is only 17-18.
I also just can't figure out what it is about Bella that these two amazing guys like. We know she's pretty, but she doesn't seem exceptionally smart, she isn't good with her family, she isn't wonderfully nice to the underdog, she's a clutz, she just seems so average and ordinary. I don't know if that's because her character is not very well developed, or just because Meyers is trying to make her seem like a realistic girl that we can relate to. I also don't like how she manipulates Jacob and can't seem to stop leading him on, or tell Edward to hit the road.
I'm really hoping that in book 4, we find out that Bella is her own kind of "fantasy creature." For example, she's really an elf (Lord of the Rings style) and for that reason, she can't be turned into a vampire, and that is why Edward can't read her mind. Then she'll be able to stay human, have the vital human experiences, and maybe even get back with Jacob.
So sorry I couldn't be at book club. I bet it was such a fascinating discussion. Are we reading Goose Girl for November? Thanks for hosting, Nannette. Post some of the highlights of the discussion so we can hear if any of these questions were answered. Thanks! Juliet
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I thought the same thing about Bella's "super powers!" I am really curious about what would be protecting her from vampire powers... and if she could even turn into on herself... maybe there is still a chance for Jake!
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