Does anyone else think that it's a bit stupid that some Cullens (other than Edward) are given larger roles in the books (such as Alice) but a lot of the others say a few things and that's all?

No i don't think it's stupid. That's how it is with all books. Supporting characters. and how can you say she didn't build on the characters? Maybe not them, but she did mention their pasts.

it's not stupid that some of the characters weren't as big because the story isn't about them. it's about Edward and Bella. The other characters just happen to be in the story being told. So, no I don't think it's stupid at all. It's quite normal. Do I wish that she would have expanded, sure why not, but it's not stupid. That's how it goes in books, movies as well. They're supporting roles. All the characters, places, events all lead up to the pinacle of the plot. That includes the humans, Forks, the Cullens, wolves, volturi, etc. It all leads up to Edward and Bella's love story.

yes, that pisses me off! I'm not a fan of Edward Cullen at all.. I like Alice but what about Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper? they are my fave Cullens and it's really frustrating... :(((( the entire saga shouldn't be focused on two or three characters, it's not fair! Maybe I'm not in love with the main hero, what am I supposed to do?

Even though i do like twilight that was one of the things that perterbed(oh big word!)me that steph just stuffed some characters in there just for show like carlise and esme we barly hear anything of them among others and she really didt develope much of the other characters so yeah its very irratating

I'm personally hoping that is all part of Stephenie Meyer's master plan...to give us alittle taste of the Cullens during the Edward and Bella love story and then later on write books on Carlisle and Esme, then on Rosalie and Emmett, then Alice and Jasper, then Jacob and Nessie, then on Garrett and Kate, then Sam and Emily, ...good lord!! She's gonna be busy!!! :)

well considerin that rosalie and jasper are hales changes things a bit but yere a tttly agrre with u they need more jasper

i agree with your statement that should be a crime!

I think its written just the way Stephanie wanted it to be written. Of course we want it differantly but then again its not our story to write. Although it would be cool if she went into more of the others stories but who knows!!

like mike and the other forks townspeople, they just kind of fade out. i know you just cant walk up to them and be all like "hey im a vampire now so i wont be able to come while the suns up..." but i mean comeon give the people some credit.

i agree. they all should have a large role. i mean they all rock. sure edward and alice are important but so r rosiley, emmite, JASPIRE, carlisle and essme.

kind of, I really like Alice but the other Cullens could have been in it more. Alice was the closest to Bella (other than Edward DUH!!!) so I think it make sense if she is in the series a lot oh and she can see the future and stuff.