Team Edward vs Team Jacob

Alright, so I have just finished New Moon – the second book in the Twilight series. (all the rage with young girls every where in case you didn't know). It was not the best written book by any stretch of the imagination; however Stephenie Meyers books about a girl in love with a Vampire, and Werewolf are addictive.

After the first book I was both pulled in by Edward, loved him, and then pissed off at him for being so weak and brooding –running away from Bella. And then I started to read New Moon and fel in love with Jacob – so didn’t mind so much Edward was gone. I was hoping Bella would feel the same eventually and decide that the werewolf might be better after all – since he was sort of human and sweet, in a large, paw ripping sort of way. But then I ended up pissed off at Bella for her treatment of him. As soon as Edward was in trouble she dropped Jacob like a hot potato….bad girl!

I guess I am a Team Jacob supporter although by the end of New Moon I was sucked (ha ha) back in by Edward and his Clan. But to my mind I must be the gal who prefers the nice boy to the angry, brooding, hot guy who seems all consuming. Also what makes me prefer Jacob at this point in the series, is the fact that Bella did more fun things with Jacob, was more herself with Jacob, and could reveal anything about herself with him, coupled with the fact that he is her best friend. When one looks for a mate doesn’t one want that person to be her Best Friend? I know I do. With Edward, she is always touching him, and just wanting to stare at him, but I get no sense they are best friends. It just seems like a clear case of intense infatuation to me. And we know what happens to infatuation. It fades.

Now I can’t believe that I am actually writing about this in this fashion, but the books are addictive!!! I have read both books within a few days (and both are over 500 pages each). They are an easy read being Teen books. Harry Potter is a far better written series. But I see why teens love the Twilight series. I sure wish they had these books when I was a teen. Instead I read Judy Blume (she was great actually), Sweet Valley High, and those other stupid romance books until I got into V.C. Andrews – V.C. and Meyers certainly are no Rohinton Mistry or Michael Ondaatje. But, there was always C.S. Lewis whose writing was far superior to some of the teen fair out there.

What Meyers does well in her books, however, is create that true feeling of what it is like to be swept away by young love as a young woman, and also the intense pain that can come after a break up – coupled with the uber cool paranormal twist. Now granted her breakup pain went on a little longer then in real life, but I recall feeling that searing pain after a breakup. It’s brutal. I just hope that young girls realize that you don’t need a guy to make your life whole, and that eventually pain from that love or infatuation fades, and you move on. Also I hope girls realize that they shouldn’t cut out their friends for their boyfriend. I know at first when a relationship starts, you want to spend all your time with that person. Hell I think when Tim and I first started going together that was certainly the case, and even in the first few years. We always had friends about however, and have continued to build a large mutual friend base – both together and separately. Eventually we settled into making sure we hung with friends either as a couple or individuals and made sure we keep time for ourselves in our own pursuits. The great thing is though – I have a best friend, who I really love spending time with most of the time. Even after 11 years, I enjoy the stuff we do together. I found my Jacob after all. I don’t need no stinkin’ vampire! I got a Tim! I think Bella would have been better off with a Tim ….so until I finish the series of books I am on the Jacob Team. Who knows, maybe I’ll change my mind but for now it’s ---.GO Team Jacob!



NOTE: now I haven't seen the movie Twilight yet either ...but that Rob Pattinson who plays Edward....YUMMY -- maybe I'll be on Team Edward yet!

PPS - gee started Eclispe....Edward...hmmmmm..I'm coming around. I might be a fence sitter.
HOWEVER he is no Gerard Butler.