I've finished it all. It took me nine days total witch I know isn't very fast for some. But considering I'm a really slow reader (which is why I don't usually do it), and I have a lot of responsibilities (family, chores, and church callings, etc). Nine days is pretty good for me. Not to say that most of my responsibilities weren't shirked. The unimportant one's anyways. I'm so glad I didn't have to wait in between books, and I'm glad the movie comes out in less than two weeks. I'm not usually one to be this into a book series, although I really enjoyed all of Harry Potter. I'm totally excited, and even considering seeing the midnight showing. If there are still tickets. So the book. I won't give anything away because I know three people who are still on 3 & 4. But at about page 400 something. I would have been completely satisfied if I had not read the rest. Of coarse that wasn't going to happen.
Another question. For those of you who have read it. I heard before I read it that it was questionable for younger girls. You know like the s-e-x stuff. After reading I don't know if I really agree. She did it very tastefully. Definitely PG 13, but with good taste. What do you guys think?
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Good question. Hannah (age 12)started reading the books before I knew what they were, and although I was a little surprised at the intensity of the feelings, I don't object to her having read them.
I mean, let's be honest, I learned a lot about s-e-x from lots of sources, from books and tv to my friends. So I know that my kid is getting that information from lots of different places and I can only control so much of it. I also tend to be against censorship of most books, depending on age and the specific book (and believing that parents should have at least a remote idea of what their kids are reading). I am glad that I read the books too, and I did have several conversations with her about the events of the books.
Meyer presents situations that most young people will experience at some point, and a really good example of being able to maintain control of passion, so I was not opposed to them. (On the other hand, I read all the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" books after Hannah, and I was not quite as happy with those. There really is no moral compass for those girls. I haven't let her see the movie because I haven't seen it yet to make a decision.)
Okay, I think I'm done :)
I think I will have to wait until my daughter is older to form an opinion. It's hard for me to imagine letting my kids sit through a sex ed class at school. I feel like I should talk about that with them at home. But they do get a good education on anatomy. Anyway, my point is that I can't imagine a 5 year old sitting through that class but I will probably feel like they are ready when they are 12 or whatever age they teach that now. So, I'm waiting to form my opinion.
I am jealous! I haven't started the 4th book yet. I'm waiting until next weekend, since I have had family here all weekend and then have to work for the rest of the week. I am definately looking forward to it.
Thanks for not giving anything away!
Two weeks..ugh I can't wait any longer. These are the best books!! Have you read The Host yet?
I have to say I wouldn't let any of my kids read them until they are 16. Because they stir feelings that I don't think they need to be having any earlier than necessary; these books definitely stir feelings, mushy, lovey ones that every teenager will have. I just don't want to bring them on prematurely. I agree that the books show self control, which is great. Loved them all. And the Host was great too. She can sure pull you into the world of her characters.
I agree with Steph...just because her and I had about an hour conversation on it one time. If you want more on my deep thoughts on the subject...call me.
Personally. I think with or without it the book still would have rocked. But, here is a question. Who do you like more Edward or Jacob?
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