Meyer, Stephenie (2007). Eclipse. New York, New York: Little, Brown, and Company. ISBN: 9780316160209
640 pages
Classification: Fiction
Genre: Fantasy
Age Level: 15-19
Stars: 4 stars
Subjects: Werewolves, Vampires, High School, Relationships, Family
Reader's Annotation
Isabella "Bella" Swan finds herself caught between Jacob Black, a werewolf and her best friend who wants to be something more, and Edward Cullen, a vampire who is the love of her life, as she fights for her life with them by her side.
Summary
This is the third book of the Twilight Saga and it finds Bella dealing with the repercussions of Edward's departure in New Moon. In his absence, she had turned to Jacob Black, and she realizes that, although she doesn't love him in the same way she loves Edward, there is a strong bond between them that isn't likely to be shaken. Bella needs to determine where this leaves her relationship with Edward, since Jacob and Edward, as werewolf and vampire, are mortal enemies. In the meanwhile, Jacob is dealing with issues associated with being part of a pack, and readers get to see more of the wolves in this book.
Notes
This book is heavy on action and emotional drama. Bella is caught in a love triangle, and although she is hopeless as ever, the dynamic between Jacob and Edward allows Meyer to really have some fun with the writing. It's not always believable, but this is an enjoyable book nonetheless and quite possibly the strongest of the series.
Awards
New York Times Bestseller
Other Information
After the success of Twilight the movie, it looks like the other books in the series may find their way into production as well. New Moon is tentatively listed for release in 2010, so Eclipse could be on its way, too. There is a listing for a film titled Eclipse on IMDB slated for release in 2012, but whether or not that refers to the Meyer book isn't clear: Eclipse, the movie
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