It's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.
When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.
This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?
In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.
I had read the leaked version of Midnight Sun so a lot of the beginning was familiar. Still, there were glimpses of a bit more depth or a bit of detail. And then beyond that section the parts I liked the best were the glimpses into the other characters—when Edward came back to Carlisle and Emse, Emmett’s point of view about protecting Bella, Alice planning out their cover story, Jasper especially what he does in the field with James and in the car to go get Bella, the nuances of his power are fun even if she figured it out years later. The boring parts are actually the baseball scene which just has way too many plays and the chase with James which is a bit monotonous and nothing really happens despite all the running.
And it’s interesting to get Edward’s thoughts and perspective on the whole thing. But I don’t think it would have been as successful if it had first been told from his pov. The first person voice of Bella absorbing his adoration and attention, despite its flaws, is what engages readers and only after you’ve fallen into the story do the side stores, the other characters and the other points of view become interesting. After all these years, Edward’s pov is definitely interesting.
