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 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers
Category: Book
List Price: $22.99
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Rating:  3528 reviews
Sales Rank: 2
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 768
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 2.5
ISBN: 031606792X
EAN: 9780316067928
ASIN: 031606792X
Publication Date: August 2, 2008
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 I did not like BD as much as the first three books December 1, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
What to say about BD? I did not like the book as much as the first three. My daughter (15) recommended it since of her school mates were reading it. She knew I was searching for a book that would catch my interest. I read Twilight in two days and it left me wanting more, thus I checked out New Moon at the library. Again I craved for more; then I moved to Eclipse.
Breaking Dawn was a disappointment. I like the fact that the major characters got a happy ending, but where is the fight the dertmination to get what you deserve? So Bella discovers that she has a gift, but where is the struggle the passion that we so in the first books? Jacob definitely got the short end of the stick. I love the fact that he moved on but is that enough for th Jacob that we all love and care about?
The editing need some help. There are some grammatical issues that could have been avoided.
 Read For Yourself November 30, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am almost hesitant to write a review for this considering how many people are voting positive reviews as "not helpful" just because they don't like the book. Therefore I will keep the details to a minimum. Just read the book and formulate your own opinion. There were a few things that I really did not like. A few things that I really liked.
She should write more about the Pack. Their group dynamic has always intrigued me, and the chapters from Jacobs POV were my favorite parts in this book.
The ending is very anti-climatic. I was hoping for some more carnage. Everyone gets their happy fuzzy ending, and of course it is left open for possible future books...
 Don't listen to bad reviews! November 30, 2008
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was expecting to be disappointed after seeing the 1/5 star reviews, but I loved the book!! Way to go Stephenie Meyer; I loved the series.
How else could it end? November 30, 2008
6 out of 11 found this review helpful
I went out the day "Breaking Dawn" was released, purchased it and placed it on my shelf of things to read, among so many others. After all, it seemed so final, the end of the Bella, Edward and Jacob saga. So, during the Thanksgiving holidays, I decided it was time to tackle it while eating turkey! And although by now, I have heard or read several reviews that echoed fan disappointment, I was determined to read it and judge it for myself. I was going to savor every minute of the tale.
I depart from other reviewers and fans because I found Breaking Dawn to be exactly what I expected and somewhat predictable, after all, what other outcome could there be? Bella and Edward were destined (although there were times that I hoped Jacob would lose the battle, but win the war); marriage and a baby were in the stars for the star crossed lovers; Jacob had to find happiness (unlike some, I didn't find his imprinting on Nessie offensive, quite the contrary since it didn't appear sexual in nature, at least not yet); Bella had to become immortal (what were the other three books leading up to?); and a battle between the good vamps and the bad vamps was destined.
Did I enjoy this novel? Yes, but...not for the same reasons that I enjoyed the first three. This one seemed more mature (Yes, I am in my late 30's but enjoyed the series), and while it tackled some very mature issues (i.e., teen marriage, teen pregnancy, etc.) it was all very tastefully done. There weren't long, graphic sex scenes, but just impressions concerning what was happening and I think most parents would appreciate that. I also think it was a nice conclusion to a very enjoyable and entertaining series. All good things must come to an end, and while sometimes I prefer not to know how it all ended, I was ok with this one. I look forward to reading other Meyer novels, and will probably start with "The Host" since it is a couple books under Breaking Dawn on my shelf to read.
Thrilling conclusion to the Saga November 30, 2008
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
Very exciting conclusion to The Twilight Saga. I couldn't put it down! The way the book was divided into sections from Bella's viewpoint and Jacob's viewpoint added a good perspective to the book. I don't want to give away the gist of the final book, but it was not anything I would have anticipated which made it that much more thrilling. You can't read the other three and miss this one.
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