Why does everyone like these books? They are TERRIBLY written

Well, I agree with you, they're not really well written and the story is sometimes too predictable.
Nevertheless, you should understand that most people don't really care for the writing but for the story itself and the story is entertaining, misterious and funny sometimes.
In any case, Stephenie Meyer used a lot of the ancient vampire myths to create these new improved modern vampires that we see in Twilight now. That is, in my opinion, the most appealing side of these books.
The fact that it includes a love story between someone perfectly normal (Bella) that we can all in certain levels relate to and a supposedly perfect in any ways vampire (Edward) is certainly what made a lot of people read these books.
The perfect love between these too, that is so bad it is good, is what keeps almost everyone hooked with this story. We see all this world through Bella's eyes, which is also the reason why we don't really see Edward's imperfections, and we can relate to her story because she's normal, she lives in a normal place, she has normal friends until something unusual happens to her, which could happen to all of us.
So I guess that those are the reasons why most people love Twilight even though, in my opinion, it is terribly written, like you said.

First off, I'd like to say that I absolutely HATE it when people put things like this on a Twilight fansite. Notice the byline: "A fanspot of the books Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn." This is not an appropriate question for this spot.

Secondly, I loved the books more than anything I've ever read, and this guestion's answer, to me, seems very obvious. I know it might not be that way to others.

Thirdly, do you have any reasons why you don't like the Twilight books? Examples of how they're "badly written"? I'd like to hear them, please.

Fourthly, how do we know you've read the book? And how do we know you haven't?

Fifthly, They are not badly written, in my opinion.

Consider what I said, and answer my questions in a message to me, please.

THANK YOU!

Then why are you on this channel? Twilight is a great book and Stepenie Meyer is a great author.

I teach English Lit, and every time one of my students makes a bold statement like this one, "terribly written," I always ask them to support their argument with evidence.

What do you mean by that exactly? If it is because it's written in everyday English, I actually think that's wonderful, given the fact that they're books for young adults.

Based on my experience, the more accessible the language is in a novel, the better it is (with the exception of the very honorable Edgar Allan Poe, of course). Who wants to struggle while reading for fun, anyway??

Now, if you're referring to the story structure AND character development, I do acknowledge that you have a somewhat valid point there, but I wouldn't go as far as calling it terrible.

In Twilight, for instance, the antagonists (Victoria, Laurent and James) are brought in way too late into the story, and it's obvious that they're only introduced to create the final climax confrontation.

Also, something that really bothers me is that Jacob is used as an informational device and not much else when he first meets Bella. His character is poorly developed in Twilight, but this all changes in New Moon.

So, if these are the issues you're referring to when saying "terribly written," I partially agree, but, again, I wouldn't call it terrible.

I'd call it a lack of storytelling skills maybe, but keep in mind it's her first book series, so give the lady a break, why don't ya?

When you criticize a work so harshly, you better have some compelling and SPECIFIC evidence to back up your claims.

To sum it up, the story might be a bit cliche and predictable, but it's a PAGE TURNER, and the characters are very likable. They really stay with you.

In the end, no author's work is ever flawless. Heck, even Shakespeare had the problem plays, so my humble suggestion is only criticize something this harshly if you can prove you can do better. Let's see YOU write a 4-book saga better than Stephenie.

People like it because Bella is basically a place holder for every teenage girl reading so she can imagine what it's like to be with Edward Cullen... that's the main appeal.
As for the terribly written bit, totally agree with you on that point. Stephanie Meyer has used countless examples of link, her grammar is atrocious and she's admitted to having done no research. Regardless of what your book is about you need to do research!

GO FUCK URSELF

She may not be the best writer, but she's far from TERRIBLE. And the story's fantastic, so why would we care.

Shakespere is dead so I'll settle for Stephenie!

Well, quite frankly, they are NOT terribly written. Have you tried them? They are a wonderful blend of fantasy, horror and romance, set in the everyday world. I'd like to see YOU do better!

That's a bit harsh...but my friend shares your view. I think it's a unique and modern take on the whole vampire deal, and it makes the vampires unique. I agree, though, that it could have been better written.

Are you effin crazy? I bet you haven't even read the books!!! Ever heard the phrase don't judge a book by its cover?? Damn your stupid just try them!!!!

ITS NOT THE WAY THE BOOKS ARE WRITTEN THAT EVERYONE HAS FALLEN IN LOVE WITH ITS WHATS IN THEM THEY GET SOOO CAUGHT UP WITH IT THAT THEY FORGET THAT ITS NOT 1ST CLASS LITRATURE AND START TO WISH THAT THEY WERE A VAMPIRE!

They like them because their the best books ever written!

you dont no aint bout these books have you eveen read them!!!!

These books are wonderful, they're not terrible. If they're terrible, why do a lot of people like them? I think you should read them, and think about their contents again. And I think you shouldn't ask this question because it's not polite.

if u have'nt read that book then first read it n then say anything about it otherwise shutup...

Everyone have different opinions and we have to respect them. I think, book is very interesting. Love it.

twlight... are not bad written... im 16 and i now younger people who loved them because of the way they were written not too hard or too easy... twilight for many of us have change our lives it gave us something new to beleive on, something to talk about, beleive on bella's and edward's true love and Jacob's true friendship. and talk about the characters and why we are obsess with this new whole world...

that's your OWN opinion, and it would probably be smart of you to keep it to YOURSELF. Considering how many people do like this series ;)

Well that's your opinion, but other people (including myself) enjoy the books, they have a brilliant plot and likeable characters.....okay they may not be the best book ever but still they make you want to keep reading which I think is the most important part!=D Perhaps, if you haven't read them go to your local library and at least TRY Twilight...by the way if you think they're terribly written why post such a question on a spot where the majority of people are FANS?

They aren't the best written i agree, but the thing is that it captures your imagination and makes be believe that anything can happen. It is an escape from our world and it is a get away from my troubles. Plus i am a hopless romantic and i can't help be believe there is true love so I am completely imbedded in their love hoping that my love could be like that and that i will find true love.
Another factor is the fantasy and the fun in the book, it has a good plot and is very entertaining even though it is not the best written. I hope that explains to you why i love these books.

So what if they are terribly written they tell a story never the less, and that is worth reading no matter how it is written. A good story teller doesnt need any fansy grammer(as u can see with my grammer "fansy") all they need is a story that everyone is willing to read or listen to and that it appeals to someone in some way. I love stephanie myers stories and though im not obsessed with them like most girls i will give her credit that the stories drew me in and i read each book in one day...maybe about 5 hours..i think. but i knew that i had liked them from begaining to end and THAT my friends is worth my vote, if i read a book for enjoyment and spend all my..to-little allowence on the sequals then im a fan!!! keep it up stephenie!!!!

Well, perhaps the the writting isn't wonderful, but it is far from terrible, I think. Of course, every one has a different taste, and you can only talk for yourself. I think that the reason I like the Twilight saga, is because of Stephenie Meyer's very uniqu viewof vampires and their society. It's unlike anything else and very original. I like that she has ignorered almost everything you think a vampire is or should be. The only thing she kept is the fact that they drink blood.
Besides, there aren't many vampire/romace stories out there :) They are really hard to find! And when you combine it with teenage love, you have something no one has ever thoght of before.
But as I said to begin with, reading is very subjective. There isn't a book that every one can agree on loving, and that's that.

maybe the books didn't click with you some books you aren't meant to get that's the magic of them.

I don't think that they are terribly written - their not brilliant, and i know lots of books (well, LOTS, of books) that are heaps better - and the storyline, in my opinion, is old. not original, but still kind of interesting.
I still think that they're TERRIBLY written. If you compare the way they're written to J.K Rowlings writing......... Need I say more? She can't write. Seriously.

twilight is great they are not terrible have you even read the book and why are u on here then

The Twilight series is wonderfully written, and is for people who have IMAGINATIONS!!! If you don't like it, then don't read it!! I for one, love those books.

I guess because the story is original. the love between a human and a vampire is quite unique.
i do like these books. i was also obssessed with them. but now, i don't know why, i'm starting to find them a little plain. the big fuss about the books is getting on my nerves.

I think I found my answer when someone said the they found something new to belIEve in...(honey, just remember the whole "i after e except after c" thing and you'll get your point across a lot more convincingly.)

I don't really get it when people do this. Do they want hate mail?

First off, i'd like to say that everyone who is simply saying that the books are great and that's it are no better than the person who posed a perfectly reasonable question (of course it could have been more tactfully asked given that this is a forum for lovers of the books). So guys, lay off a bit, it's just a question, one that can be asked of every book you've ever read and liked but someone else hasn't.

Truthfully i agree with a lot of things that have been said here. The writing is far from fantastic and for the most part the story isn't particularly original, boy meets girl, boy likes girl, girl meets another boy and other boy likes girl too. Oldest story in the book right? I understand that to a lot of people the story is engaging and interesting because it's fantastical (and i mean that in the sense that it's a fantasy not that it's fantastic) and it's just the same as the Harry Potter craze (which in my opinion was more deserving of the hype... i've got plenty of reasons for that but i'm not going to get into it here). I do think that the hype is ridiculous. They're not that great.

alice_cullen_12 is so brllant for sticking up for TWILIGHT. I LOVE U TWILIGHT FANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well "they are terribly written" isn't a fact, its an opinion, YOUR opinion. I agree they aren't amazingly written but the first one is pretty good particularly and the story really sucks you in! Its all a matter of taste =)

I'm also confused -- WHY do you think that these books are badly written? Do you have reasons so you can explain?
Is it because they're written simply?
It really bugs me when people say that a book was written badly simply because the majority of words were everyday-type-words and not huge many-lettered-hard-to-pronounce words, and because the sentences were simple plain everyday english rather than fancy complicated sentences. I believe the term that's used for books with a complex writing style is 'heavy reading'. Not everything has to be heavy, you know. Sometimes it's nice to read something that is written in the same way that the characters would actually SAY them. These books are written in Bella's point of view - a modern 17 year old girl. Would she speak with a sophisticated tongue? No.
So, that's why I'm confused as to your question. Stephenie's writing seems perfectly fine to me. It's written how Bella would say it.

Then leave this spot and if you find an anti-twilight spot tell us.

If the books are so terrible what are you doing in this spot?
are you crazy, you came to a Twilight spot telling those types of things about Twilight and expect what?
GO TWILIGHTERS, YEAH

you know that if you were in front of me you would be dead , right?
and in the end the guys above me are right !
why are in this spot if you hate twilight?

I'm not a literature expert I on't even read lots of books so I can't comment on how great written they were.But in books it is not just the writing takes you in.If the story make you feel good make you feel like you own the story and if you can feel the characters I consider that as a great book.And twilight was just one of those few books which felt like mine.

I dont know what a TERRIBLY written book is:/ if i dont like a book i dont like it if i like it i like it an i dont agree with it its a very good book i love the love between all the vampires an i love how true jacob is to bella when he know he cant have her heart bcuz edward has it but hes faithfull an i love da faithfull ness an love hahahaha dats it its not a TERRIBLY written book its a FANTASTIC book^^

PLEASE BE SMART AND KEEP IT TO YOUR SELF. I BET YOU MORE THEN HALF OF THE KIDS AT YOURE SCHOOL LOVE TWILIGHT :)

HOW CAN U SAY THAT THEY R GRATE BOOKS & THE MOVIE IS OK DID U ONLY WATCH THE MOVIE :( NOT COOL:(:( :(

WHATEVER THESE ARE THE BEST BOOKS EVER!!!!! WHY ARE YOU EVEN ON THIS FANSITE IF YOU HATE THEM SO MUCH??? THAT'S PRETTY STUPID!!!!

First off, they aren't terribly written and if you think they are you shouldn't be posting it on the Twilight spot, because it's as if you're trying to rub it in the face of all the Twilight fans like myself and all the other people here.

Yeah they really aren't that great.
But people like them because they contain their wildest fantasies.
Fantasies they should know will never come true :(

The fact that there not the best written books ever is part of the charm. They're very raw, and I love it. There's not alot of gloss, or sugar coating, its real. And that why I like it.

THANK YOU!!! somebody finnaly agrees with me!!
i actually used to like it but now its just gotten old. AND it makes girl feel insecure if they arent like bella. i have a friend that is so obsessed they actuall bought a truck that looks exactly like bella"s.

NO!! i love the twilight series they are amazin i wish i had edward was my boyfiend he is my ideal man

If u think there so terribly written why the hell r u on the fansite?! >:o

First off go screw yourself , second if you read them you may like them at least not everyone kills each other and also i say darling who want edward carlise emmett jasper (i'm regreting this but this guy is based on the movie)james (sorry luvers but he was soo fine in the movie)jacob for a bf i mean they all sooo hawt and another thing this is twilight not say rude crap about twilight cuz twilight is one of the best seires written and another thing if you hate it so much why the hell are you post something on the twilight section of fanpop so you know what 1) GET A LIFE 2)LEAVE US TWILIGHTERS ALONE & 3) GO SCREW YURSDELF

twilight was gr8!!! but steph's sentence structures and watnot isnt that gr8 i agree...and by breaking dawn her plots w/o actions sucked a lot too

If u hate twilight y r u on the fansite? go on a site that u r actually a fan of - that would make more sense wouldnt it ?

I personally think you need mental help. im ritin book about vamps 2 but they will neva b as good as this series. The literater mite not b the best in the world but its not like you need that for a book!!! Jeesh! Dont ask me about my story im just a teen i cant stand questions. Anyway, go away you're not wanted here! Go trash on summin else!

We come here to watch the reactions of twilight fans. Well I do. I love it. I personally (Along with other people in the world) think it sucks. I...think...it...SUCKS. I waste my time here to laugh about it.

OMG! this is a fan site! if ur not a fan of it u dont have to write something terrible about twilight!! I LOVE TWILIGHT! I have read each book 3 times! You dont have to critize twilight u idiot!

×)×)×)im sorry 4 what im about 2 say
But i going 2 give u wat u want kk i cant hold it in any longer
FUCKING STUPID ASS MOTHER FUCKER YOUR AN A.S.S W.H.O.L.E STUPID ASS BITCH its really mean 2 do what your doing just trying to piss us off your a FREAK im soo sorry twilight fans 4 wat i wrote ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑ But it got to me and twilight is the Best out there people like him make me soo Mad cuz hes not telling u wat he thinks about the Books hes just doing it to piss us all off But i said wat needed 2 Be said

WHO DO U THINK U ARE! U HAVE NO ROOM TO B TALKING!
I BET U HAVENT EVER READ THEM! GUUUUR!!

I highly disagree! just cuz u cant right anything remotely close to how good these are doesnt mean u have to bag on these books! So yeah i love these books and ur gonna have to deal with it!!

They r the best since Anne Rice and the most epic romance since titanic

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!! i hate, absolutely HATE people like u!!!!! ok sure u dont have 2 like it but u also dont have 2 go out of ur way to tell every1 about ur annoyingness. y did u even come on to this site if u dont like twilight????????u...u... im not even gonna say it..... UUUUGGGHHH!!!!!

my first reaction would to say that you are EXTREMELY big idiot, but everyone has they're own opinions but seriously why would waste your time on this fansite if your weren't a fan, unless you are a totally massive LOSER which you are because how can you not absolutly LOVE the twilight saga!!!! and that would my opinion. so in the of my best friend "go dy in a hole!"

Well, I'm not going to bash you for your feelings. I accept your opinion. In fact, I actually kind of like the movies (ALREADY LOVE NEW MOON :D) better then the books, so...

oh go get a life u crack head!

I agree with some of the things that people have commented on here, but some of you just need to calm down.
I love Twilight, I adore it.
I am however, not going to threaten this person's life for disagreeing with me.
I do agree that if you don't like Twilight, you should be on the spot, but hey , oh well.
Stephenie Meyer has said many times that she isn't an expert at writing, and that Twilgiht came to her in a dream and she just started writting it.
She said "No one was more surprised than me that I'd actually finished a book."
She says she never went to writting school, neve took classes, and broke many rules of so called "good writting rules".
Obviously this isn't true.
BECAUSE her books broke the rules is one of the many reasons why they're so loved.
What about Piacasso?
You think he wasn't insulted?
You think he wasn't shuned for going against the grain?
That's what people need.
No one is unique anymore, they're all too scared of what people will say about them.
You say Stephenie Meyer is "a terrible writer", I say that she is the best writer for the reasons that you say make her a bad one.
P.S
EASE UP TWILGIHTERS!
THIS PERSON DOESN'T LIKE IT.
WE WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND WHY HE/SHE FEELS THAT WAY, BUT WCAN YOU REALLY BLAME THEM FOR NOT WANTING TO JOIM US?
wHEN WE'RE SAYING THINGS LIKE "I HOPE YOU ROT IN HELL FOR NOT LIKING THIS BOOK!!!" AND "I'M GOING TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU LIVE AND COME KILL YOU!!!"
CAN YOU REALLY BLAME THEM FOR THINKING WE'RE CRAZY?
LOVES
XOXOXO
-BRINNA

I hate people whp put these srupid questions on a fan website about what there making fun of. The books are fantastic and if you don't like them you should leave this club because this is a club abouta twilight were we like the movies as much as the terrific books!

the books are amazing! even better than the films, seriously why are you on this fan club thing if you dont like it!

They are terribly written on an 8th grade level however when I was reading them I couldn't put it down for some reason.

I'm just wondering what you mean by "badly written." Like, what is the definition of bad writing?

The books are written terribly but once you understand the story you see its fantastic.

Your terribly written. We have our opinions, you have yours. And if your gonna be a mean person about it, then you can just go stick it in your juice box and suck on it!! Cause we Twi-hards love Twilight and we don’t care what anybody thinks or says about it. The story is a beautiful love story with a magical twist. Everybody has things they like, so don’t go bashing other peoples hearts and minds!

The Twilight books are actually good, but I prefer Percy Jackson and The Olympians better ;)

fuck you these books are amazing but House of Night is totally better

they don`t have good taste!!!! earrrrrr!!!!!

Because we do. It's as simple as that. Everyone has their own reason for liking it. It doesn't have to be some classic piece of literature to be good. Why do people believe in things they can't see? Because they do. Why do people play sports? because they like to. Does it really matter why we do the things we do, or why we like the things we like, or what anyone else thinks of what we like? why do you not like the book? because you don't like the way it's written. you just don't. why do i like this book? because it captured my imagination, well written or not. i like it, the other people on this spot like it, we are going to like it, even if you don't. so why do you care if we like it or not? it has no effect on you in any way. do you care about why people like music you don't like? no, it's just their preference. it really does not matter why we like these books or why you don't. it's just a matter of personal taste, and everyone has their own personal taste. frankly, you asking this question, is a complete waste of time. it should be simple enough for someone who can criticize writing to understand that people like things just because it appeals to their personal tastes. you're the only person on this spot that seems to expect the books to be written better despite being written by an average American woman who was not even intending to publish it when she wrote it. so you're the only person here who seems to have a problem with the way they are written.

i totally disagree that they are badly written. i have never read anything that gripped me so much. and i agree with however came up with th comment that people don't want to read the book they want to crawl inside and live there. i only know one book that did that to me and that was hp and talking about that i think that in Hp the books grow up in better writing style as harry does, in twilight it stays at a very steady level which is probaly better because Bella is basically adult for all of the books. I some ways this better but i do love hp so do't think i'm dissing it. so twilight is not predictable and not badly written so don't bother posting it on a fan club

Well like to put up my dislike of Twilight on Twilight fans sites because that way I get a debate.(Which I enjoy a lot)
I find it more interesting to debate rather then to talk to people who just agree with me because that's no fun.

I think they were writen very well actually! I mean could you write 4 books and it be half as good?
So I totally disagree with you.

I didn't think it was that badly written. I've read better. I like that they are different from other vampire books. I still love Twilight but its not my favorite. that would be Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine. Amazing book.

And way to freak out over a book people. I mean come on its a BOOK!!!! your not the author. so why the hell would you get offended if someone express their opinion?

i agree with that!! i dont know why they love it so much.probobly they are so addickted to twilight.even the happenings are easily predictable!!1

Why are you on this fansite if you think that. Just make an antiTwilight club and then you can post things on there. Or are you trying to make people mad? I don't really care either way but there are some Twlight crazy fans on here that might get definsive. I like them because the story is just a pull. Almost as if you're Bella and you're the one who's in love with a vampire and has a shapeshifter as a best friend. I'm addicted but oh well I think they're good books. But you do have a right to you're opinion!

thats your opinion. not fact. so don't pretend like it is. what i can not stand is that low lives like you come to this spot to just start a war and get attention. you have the C.A.T. spot. where you can express your opinion of twilight THERE. THERE IS NO NEED TO DO IT HERE. THIS CLUB IS NOT WHAT THAT IS FOR. its for the people who actually LIKE the twilight series. read the description. you have no business being here. you can't just leave the twilight fans alone. you just have to come here and piss people off cause you think its "fun". you sir, are a very sad person.

I get that everyone can't like the same things but you really should NOT post a question like this on a fansite because people tend to take it very seriously and get all offended and all that.

I admit, at one point I was one of them but I'm way over that now.

Tell me this though, HOW or WHY is Twilight terribly written? What makes a good book to you and why is Twilight not it? If you tell me that then I can answer your question fairly.

I will admit that after reading Twilight for like the millionth time, I've noticed a few flaws, such as TWILIGHT is mainly just speech and not too much description, and that may bug people.

I think one of the reasons people like Twilight so much is it's like an alternate reality. Whenever I felt sad or stressed or whatever, when I read The Twilight Saga, I completely forgot about them all and became a part of the story, you know? It's like an escape.

People like the idea of perfection in men and women (the vampires) and to think that they could one day find someone like that is comforting.
(I think).

The fact that it's not about ordinary vampires, holy water, stakes etc. none of it works on the Cullens and it's kind of exciting. If you're the kind of person who doesn't like change or something new, then Twilight is not for you but it's nice to try something new.

Then there is werewolves which adds to the tension and the excitement. Sure, there is not many- if any fight scenes in the Saga but that's a new thing too. Usually vampires are all like, human kill, blood, blood, blood, kill, me demon, me kill blah blah blah and blah. Again, if you're only into the originals, then this is not for you.

I like Twilight because of the above reasons and I don't mind all the changes and there are more reasons.

u r so wrong! i have read all but breaking dawn! why are u on the fansite then sherlock?!?!

WHY ARE YOU ON THIS FANSITE IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE SERIES! that makes me mad. we like it because it is a good series and it's better then nothing.

Not they are not!!! They are very well written you just don't know good writing when you see it. Yeah that's right I went there.

LOL. Yeah, I realized that after I read Harry Potter.

You. Are. Amazing.

TWILIGTH IS A MASTERPIECE AND YOU ARE COMLETELY WRONG!

The grammar in the books is not very good, but that's the editors fault not Stephenie's. She made good characters which helps the books. <3

The books aren't TERRIBLE, but they aren't the best written, either. Who cares how well it's written? It's a good story that's fun to read.
And for the people who are telling her she's wrong and she's stupid, Shut up. It's her opinion. (:

WHAAAAAAAA??? these books are very good...she writes with alot of emotion and it connects to the reader....n anyway y would you join a twilight club if there THATT terribly writen

That is your personal opinion. Some people like the storyline, others...not so much. But you shouldn't be bashing how they're written. In my opinion, they are wonderfully written! I'd like to see someone like you try to beat Stephenie Meyer in a writing contest.

THEY ARE NOT TERRIBLY WRITTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is a thought....If you don't like Twilight anything, stay out of this club you douche!!

no jasper don't have any power and not every vampire is gifted just the few like Bella,Alice,Edward and Renesmee