Wednesday, 24 May 2023

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: THE OFFICIAL ILLUSTRATED GUIDE by Stephenie Meyer

 “The only official guide to the bestselling Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer! This must-have edition is the definitive encyclopaedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. This comprehensive handbook – essential for every Twilight Saga fan – is full-colour throughout, with nearly 100 gorgeous illustrations and photographs, and with exclusive new material, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, an in-depth conversation with author Shannon Hale and much more.”

What is the book about?

This book is an official guide on the entire Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. It contains all the information on how the book came about and details on all the books of the series. It also includes detailed character profiles on every single character from the series, gorgeous illustrations (including fan art at the back made by actual fans of the series), maps and exclusive new material, such as scenes of the book that were taken out in the editing process. This book is a must have for all Twilight Saga fans and it includes everything you need to know to further explore the incredible, magical town of Forks. If you have any unanswered questions, this book will help answer them with all the information clearly set out and a section at the end of the book made specifically for frequently asked questions. It is the perfect book to help you get a full grasp of the world we lived in while reading Stephenie Meyer’s creations. 

What were your initial thoughts on the book?

Well, I had previously borrowed the Twilight Saga almost 3 years ago from a family friend who was happy to lend some of her favourite books to a fellow book lover, however this book was not included in the bundle I had received from her, either because she didn't have it or because it had been trapped in one of the many corners of her house. A few days ago I went to her house to find her organising some of her books and when I spotted this book I immediately knew that I had to borrow it. She was happy to lend it to me and soon I was back home ready to curl up with the book and dive straight back into the world of vampires and werewolves. At first, I had been a bit worried because it had been a while since I had thought of the books and I wasn't sure if I would be able to get through the book without knowing some details of the plot. However that didn't stop me from starting to read and soon I realised that all the information I had forgotten was already written down for me. All my worries disappeared and soon I was nearing the end of the book, saddened that I would have to leave behind this world yet again. 

What was your favourite part of the book and why?

It was very difficult for me to decide on a favourite part because this book wasn’t like the usual books I read because it didn’t have usual chapters and was more of an information guide. However, after careful consideration, I decided that my favourite part of the book was the scenes of the book that were later taken out in the editing process. I really enjoyed these because I love getting to experience new scenes from a book, which I had previously missed out on because they were taken out from the final copy. It is always such a joy to see that there are extra, exclusive sections of a book that give me new information on what happened to the characters. I really loved these scenes in the book because they took me back to when I first read the books and the experience that came with it. They were an incredible addition to this official guide and I loved the information I got from them.

What was your overall impression of the book?

This official guide was incredible and I loved every part of it. One thing that I liked about the book was the character profiles. I really loved how detailed they were and the beautiful illustrations depicting each character, including the minor characters. I really enjoyed learning more about each of the characters and discovering the new details of some of their lives, which I had forgotten or never knew. Another thing that I liked about the book was the gorgeous fan art and illustrations. I miss the illustrations that would come in the books that I would read as a child and getting to see some more in a book that I enjoy now as a teenager. The illustrations really brought the characters and the book to life and helped me remember the events that happened a little easier. One last thing that I really loved was the scenes of the book that were later taken out in the editing process. I really loved these scenes in the book because they took me back to when I first read the books and the experience that came with it. They were an incredible addition to this official guide and I loved the information I got from them and that I got a sneak peek into more things that occurred to the characters during the series. This guide was incredible and I loved every part of it and the information I gained from it.

Would you recommend this book?  

I would definitely recommend reading this book if you have read the Twilight Saga and would like to continue learning about the incredible vampires and werewolves you read about. I think it is best for those who are over 15 who would love to dive back into the Twilight Saga world.

Summarise the book in one sentence. (Verdict)  

An illustrated, detailed guidebook that will take you back to a supernatural world and answer all questions previously left unanswered. 

Reviewed by Jimena Gutierrez Reviriego


No comments:

Post a Comment