tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751182489417068121.post8799818669782965067..comments2023-04-09T09:29:13.069-04:00Comments on Watching the Grass Grow: BREAKING DAWN reviewTamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18043592847837359464noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751182489417068121.post-50850895271276090622008-08-06T15:53:00.000-04:002008-08-06T15:53:00.000-04:00I agree, Sarah--and I did enjoy it, but I hoped it...I agree, Sarah--and I did enjoy it, but I hoped it would at least be as good as the other three, and it fell short. Maybe more tragedy would have made me happy? That's sick, I know, but the nice little ending doesn't always work for me. I do see the potential for a Jacob/Nessie spinoff, though--or spinoffs for any of the other love pairs--Carlisle/Esme, etc. I'd love to see more character development with some of those really intriguing personalities. Thanks for dropping by, as always. :-) And I like your new picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751182489417068121.post-77793033893525365582008-08-06T00:37:00.000-04:002008-08-06T00:37:00.000-04:00I think everyone built this book up to something i...I think everyone built this book up to something it couldn't possibly be. We all thought it would be this instant classic, and were dissatisfied that it wasn't.<BR/>Now, I'm not saying I'm totally satisfied with it. I agree with everything said. I also would like to point out that she didn't express emotion in this one like she did the other ones. It just wasn't the same.<BR/>I did rather enjoy the book though. Nessie... ah, sweet Nessie. And Jacob! Oh, dear Jacob... I will say nothing more, for those who haven't read it. But wow. Haha. :]<BR/><BR/>---Sarah<BR/>lifeastoldbysarah.blogspot.comSarah :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14551279015523499763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751182489417068121.post-79473621660241309322008-08-04T22:50:00.000-04:002008-08-04T22:50:00.000-04:00"Dogear"---I completely agree with the falling fla..."Dogear"---I completely agree with the falling flat statement--it was very anti-climactic, and then it was just over. Happily ever after, the end. Overall, it was good, and I'll probably re-read it when I eventually get it back from the borrowers, but I was definitely left unsatisfied. Again, thanks for dropping by and commenting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6751182489417068121.post-60734199302816291692008-08-04T20:05:00.000-04:002008-08-04T20:05:00.000-04:00You are absolutely right; Bella finally comes into...You are absolutely right; Bella finally comes into her own. She shows her strength of character, esp. after her transformation and in her attitude when the Volturi arrive. She's ready for a fight. She's prepared and I'm sorry we don't really get to see her in action. I'm imagining her shield being thrown around during an intense and quick battle between immortals. Who's power is faster?! <BR/><BR/>But, what do we see from anyone else? All those vampires assemble, rather quickly with brief (and in most cases meaningless) introductions. Those with cool powers never get a chance to flex let alone rip some serious moves. The Wolves never get a chance to show those haughty vamps what their made of. It all just falls flat at the end. What was she building us for?!<BR/><BR/>And the love making scenes, or rather their absence, I agree. WTF? Edward and Bella are MARRIED! Stop panning away to the swaying white curtains. It's amusing, almost. You're absolutely right. The earlier, tension-fraught scenes are much better.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you caught the grammar mistakes, too. This is a best-seller. Let's get on the ball, Little Brown.<BR/><BR/>The movie does look great. I can't wait to get a whole group together to see it (and force my boyfriend along!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com