Harry Potter vs. Twilight
Some people may wonder:
Which is preferable, Harry Potter or Twilight?
I say, choose both.
Though Harry Potter is appropriate and appealing to any age or gender, I would have to say that Twilight is an easier and yet just as absorbing read.
The first book in the Harry Potter series draws you in to a magical world of adventure, magic, and myth. It's well written and entertaining, with lovable (and not-so-lovable) characters.
However, as you near the end or the series, the books become darker and deeper. There are tangled story lines with barely noticeable clues that can sometimes be hard to wrap your head around.
At the beginning of the Twilight series, you are introduced to a shy, clumsy, average 17 year old girl, who moves to live with her father in a small town and falls in love with ultimate Mr. Perfect (and vampire) Edward Cullen. As she is drawn into this world of monsters and myths, you are as well. It's a love story-- with bite.
As the Twilight series draws to an end (well, we hope not), the story remains just as clear as on page 1. There are a few well balanced subplots, and, in my opinion, plenty of surprises that keep the story flowing in the same exciting manner as the adventures of our favorite boy wizard.
I may sound as if I am biased toward Twilight, but you have to understand just how untrue that is. I'd been a diehard Harry Potter fan for 7 years(no joke!) when I wandered toward the rack proclaiming the wonders of 'Twilight'. The story and it's ever increasing popularity had always been irksome to me-- there was NOTHING better that Harry Potter.
Noting that the first novel was only ten dollars, I purchased it, and settled down onto my couch a few minutes later, resigned to uncover the source of all the hype.
I didn't move from that couch until I finished the book 4 hours later.
My faith in JK Rowling was shaken as I rushed out the next morning to buy New Moon, the second book in the series.
The day after, I snagged a copy of Eclipse, the third novel.
I was hooked.
After frantic research, I realized that the release of Breaking Dawn was just 3 weeks away!
After I had reserved my copy, I went Twilight mad, buying a shirt and rereading each of the books at least 6 times(again, no joke) until Breaking Dawn came out.
I read for 6 and a half hours that night, and it was amazing.
I laughed a little as I realized that if you had told me a year ago that I would have found a series just as good as Harry Potter, I would have laughed at you.
Well, now you see my point of view. As a teenage girl, I'm a target audience for both books.
I can't choose one over the other, but if I had to, the sheer wonder of Twilight's intricate yet obvious love story would win me over.
I know this is a long and painstaking way to say it, but...
Since I'll never have to choose between Harry Potter or Twilight, I say, why can't I have them both?
-Olivia(Denali)
^yes, denali is a twilight reference.
Comments
Probably anyone my age or older.