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hnbb's review
4.0
I know that people think these books are too hyped now. Sorry, I still enjoy them. Books for me are like scents or songs. They take me back in time to different events in my life. These books take me back to a simpler time. I still enjoy them and get comfort from them.
That being said, I am probably not a "Twihard". I didn't even expect to purchase this book. It was a fun read, though. I loved knowing background and little things that tied the series all together. I kept telling things to my husband because I wanted to talk about it. It raised a few questions, but answered a lot more. Anyone that likes the series will find something to enjoy in the book. My two favorite things were the interview between Stephenie Meyer and Shannon Hale (one of my favorite authors) and Alice's extended origin story. People complain that you can get most of the information on the Lexicon, but the book says its a guide, what did they expect?
That being said, I am probably not a "Twihard". I didn't even expect to purchase this book. It was a fun read, though. I loved knowing background and little things that tied the series all together. I kept telling things to my husband because I wanted to talk about it. It raised a few questions, but answered a lot more. Anyone that likes the series will find something to enjoy in the book. My two favorite things were the interview between Stephenie Meyer and Shannon Hale (one of my favorite authors) and Alice's extended origin story. People complain that you can get most of the information on the Lexicon, but the book says its a guide, what did they expect?
lindseyembry33's review
5.0
This book only continued to open the world where Jake, Alice, and Esme really do exist. They come to life even more on the illustrated pages that tell their stories. Questions that you've always wanted to know the answers to are right here! All you have to do is read it.
kamitc's review
5.0
THE BEST!!!!! CANT WAIT UTILL IT COMES OUT!!!!!! TOTALY WANT TO SEE BELLAS WEDDING DRESS!!!!
bookdragonco's review against another edition
informative
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookdragonco's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
charms1976's review
5.0
The Twilight Saga is the series that captured my interest in reading again. I am a huge Twilight fan and own the whole series mainly because of that fact. When the Official Illustrated Guide was set to release, I new I would have to own it to add to my collection. Even though I purchased the book on release day, I just recently had the chance to sit down and read this installment in the series.
I loved all of the illustrations by the talented artists that was within the pages of the book. They were greatly detailed and fit the descriptions given perfectly. If you are not a fan of the characters in the movies, the pictures in the book give you a better understanding of the images within the authors mind. I also enjoyed the details that author provided with each character in the series. We got so much more back story for each character than what was given in the original books. For example, the author shares Alice's life before turning into a vampire and how it came to be. It showed us her family in descriptive words that made the characters come to life in my mind. We also get to read a thorough timeline that involves important events through out history. We begin with the original vampires and eventually end up at the end of Breaking Dawn. I loved how the author was also interviewed in the beginning by a fellow author and touched on questions that I have wondered about myself.
The book has certain sections that separate things as well. We have a section about vampire lore, the Cullen Coven, all other vampires mentioned in the book, The Wolves' and their family trees, The Humans and The Volturi Coven, and even a section on most asked questions to the author. If that is not enough, we also get to enjoy fan art that was submitted at the end of the book from fans all over the world.
I was very pleased with this Official Guide for the series. I am not usually a fan of these, but the author included almost everything you could imagine in the book. If you are a Twilight fan then you are definitely going to want to add this to your series collection!
I loved all of the illustrations by the talented artists that was within the pages of the book. They were greatly detailed and fit the descriptions given perfectly. If you are not a fan of the characters in the movies, the pictures in the book give you a better understanding of the images within the authors mind. I also enjoyed the details that author provided with each character in the series. We got so much more back story for each character than what was given in the original books. For example, the author shares Alice's life before turning into a vampire and how it came to be. It showed us her family in descriptive words that made the characters come to life in my mind. We also get to read a thorough timeline that involves important events through out history. We begin with the original vampires and eventually end up at the end of Breaking Dawn. I loved how the author was also interviewed in the beginning by a fellow author and touched on questions that I have wondered about myself.
The book has certain sections that separate things as well. We have a section about vampire lore, the Cullen Coven, all other vampires mentioned in the book, The Wolves' and their family trees, The Humans and The Volturi Coven, and even a section on most asked questions to the author. If that is not enough, we also get to enjoy fan art that was submitted at the end of the book from fans all over the world.
I was very pleased with this Official Guide for the series. I am not usually a fan of these, but the author included almost everything you could imagine in the book. If you are a Twilight fan then you are definitely going to want to add this to your series collection!
fandomnerd05's review
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.25
bridget101's review
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0