Monday, September 14, 2009

Hey, Twilight Fans

Just curious... are you going to re-read New Moon before seeing the movie? Or do you want your New Moon book memories to be foggy in order to fully appreciate the movie? I haven't decided yet.



And yes, this is a serious question, those Twlighters out there will understand.

49 comments:

  1. MeganSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    That's a good question...

    I was thinking about starting the entire series again (since it's been about a year since finishing, and I miss them).

    Maybe I'll reread the first one before the movie, so the movie can act as my continuation and wait to reread New Moon until after.

    Since the book will be better (I find almost all books to be better than the movies that follow), that way the movie will be great without having the wonderful book writing fresh in my head??

    Ramblings from ChasingDavies. :)

    www.chasingdavies.blogspot.com

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  2. AprilSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Undecided... at first I was going to, but remembered I saw Twilight a few months after I had read the books and I didn't have crushed expectations as a result. Keeping the book a little separate from the movie lets you appreciate both.

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  3. AshleySeptember 14, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Ok so what I did last year was watch the movie and then reread all the books. It's fun because you're reading them around Christmastime so it's a nice way to relax around the holidays!! I'll probably do that again this year :)

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Funny you should mention my guilty pleasure....I just finished reading New Moon again! I have to say, it was sooo much better the second time because I wasn't rushing through it. I think you should read it again before the movie!

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  5. Re:Fresh Design StudioSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I'm in the same boat as you-not sure yet. Originally I planned to re-read it, but now I'm starting to think it might be better if it's a little foggy in my memory so that I don't just critique the movie while I'm watching it and wonder about what they left out from the book. I really want to be able to just enjoy the movie! Can't wait to hear what others say!

    BTW, this is my first time commenting, but I love your blog!

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  6. RachSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Yeah, I'm also undecided. I want to re-read it but don't want to spend the movie nit-picking what was left out. I like Chasing Davies idea of reading the first one and then seeing New Moon.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    I loved all the books in the series, but couldn't stand the movies. I'm debating re-reading the entire series again because I liked them so much (and I won't be rushing through it).

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  8. Rebekah @ Shell BlogSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    I reread it in late June...I wanted a refresher, but also wanted to give myself some distance before the movie comes out.

    What's interesting to me is that when I first read the series, I wasn't that into NM or Jacob at all...I was just OBSESSED with Edward and wasn't that interested in any plot lines in which he wasn't directly involved. Now, on the second read, I actually find myself swaying more towards Team Jacob. I like Jacob's sensitivity and realism.

    That said, I recommend rereading it b/c of the whole new perspective it gave me.

    And FYI...the New Moon birthday party paper goods are available for order on Friday. In case anyone wants to eat some carrot cake off of Edward or Jake (like my bff and I plan to do for her birthday next month), you can find them here: http://www.birthdaydirect.com/twilight-party-supplies-c-1076_3107.html. LOL!!!

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  9. Jill GGSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    I think I am going to re-read it... funny you mention it, I was just obsessing about it last night. Should I? Shouldn't I? After reading all four (in a VERY short amount of time) the story lines from each are blurring...

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  10. PinkSassSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    I just recently reread it. It's much better the second time around.

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  11. AllieSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    i am not re-reading new moon before the movie. this way i will be pleasantly surprised!

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  12. Ms. BrightSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Hey Bryn,
    I think I'm NOT going to re-read New Moon. I want to keep the movie series separate from the book series. It worked better for me with Twilight...I don't want to disappointed with every little detail that's left out! Did you see my Bella wedding dress post the other day?!
    http://the-bright-life.blogspot.com/2009/09/and-so-wedding-planning-begins.html

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  13. KatySeptember 14, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    I don't think I'll re-read New Moon. I discovered that it's better if you don't have all the details of the book in your head when you go see the movie when I saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this summer. I enjoyed the movie without being bothered by the little differences from the book because I hadn't read it in a few years. I'm thinking New Moon will be the same way.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    Definately re-read it. I reread the whole series earlier this summer and it was great. I had forgotten enough of the details so I was hooked again!

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  15. AlisonSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Hmmmm....can't say I've thought about that, in particular. I HAVE thought about re-reading the entire saga, just for my own Edward pleasure! ;)

    I'm just thrilled they're releasing the film in Brazil the same day as the U.S., so I don't have to wait (and pout!)

    The NM trailers look sooooo yummy!

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  16. The Blonde September 14, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I'm not going to read it again - but I never read books twice. Right now the trailers have me so excited to see the movie, I'm just going to keep riding on that until it comes out!!

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  17. MeganSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Definitely not re-reading. I watched the Twilight movie THE DAY I finished the book and was pretty disappointed in the movie. Too many comparisons and "oh, that's not how it happens in the book." So I'm going with fogginess this time. And after seeing the New Moon trailer I'm pretty excited for 11/20/09!

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  18. TarynSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    I think I would vote for foggy memories- because otherwise I will ruin the movie for myself by comparing the two constantly. And the movie is not a theatrical reenactment of the book- it is an adaption. It is not a book- it is a movie. I have a hard time with that. I want the movie to be the book acted out in front of me.

    So yeah- I will not be rereading it- I will try to just enjoy the movie for what it is and then reread the book later if I want.

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  19. MikaelaSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    No rereading. I like foggy memories. I'm planning to reread AFTER watching the movie.

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  20. MeredithSeptember 14, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    I'm not re-reading. I also think a little distance makes me appreciate both the book and the movie a bit more, and not spend the whole time thinking "that's not what happened in the book!"

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I didn't like NM the first time I read it, it really emphasizes how unhealthy Edward and Bella's relationship is. I re-read the series this summer and probably won't re-read again before the movie.

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  22. melissaSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    wont have time to reread, but i should. when i went to see the last harry potter it didnt even seem reminiscent of the book. perhaps i should've reread it. however, twilight is far less complex than harry potter, so i think it'll be okay. not to say it isnt fun, just a far less intricate web.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    I just finished reading New Moon for the second time. I am one of those people who likes the movies regardless of how the book is.

    So even though Twilight the movie and Twilight the book are a little different I still appreciate both for their seperate but equal entertainment qualities.

    I would read it now {you will be done in a few days anyway} and then just hype yourself up on the trailers!!!!

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  24. KristinSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I'm leaving it foggy because i saw the first movie RIGHT after I read the book and was disapointed. not in the movie just i had pictured it differently. this way, the movie will be my reminder and exciting! :)

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  25. LynettSeptember 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Re-reading New Moon again, for sure (for like the third time)! Love the new trailer!

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  26. Busy Bee LaurenSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    As an Twilight site moderator, I feel like I am obligated to re-read them. But, that's ok! I love New Moon more and more every time I read.

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  27. Lindsey@14footceilingsSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    I read the whole series last fall before the movie came out...and New moon was my LEAST favorite book, so I have no plans to reread it...

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  28. AmySeptember 14, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    I thought about it after seeing the trailer last night and not remembering much. But then I talked to my co-worker about it, and we filled each other in.

    I probably wont re-read it before the movie just because I have so many others in my to be read pile.

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  29. laura @ so alaurableSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    The first movie disappointed me, and I don't know if it was because I had recently read the book or just because it was more low-budget than Nee Moon is goog to be. I'm still debating on rereading, but I think I'll wait until after.

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  30. MFAMBSeptember 14, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    no way!! that book was soo hard to read. i was gutted all thru that damn book!! i felt like my heart would explode. i just watched the trailer on the MTV awards. so excited!!!!

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  31. EmilySeptember 14, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Oh boy! After much resistance, I just got into this series about two weeks ago. I'm on the third book right now and couldn't love it more. At first I thought I'd feel silly for reading them, but I CAN'T STOP!

    I watched the first movie today. I'd already seen it before I read the books, but decided to rent it again. It just wasn't the same after reading the books. I hear the second one is supposed to be waaaaay better. I'm crossing my fingers!

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  32. RosieSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    just about ready to re-read the entire series, and think I will do so before the movie.

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  33. i'm B.September 14, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    haha, you're so cute. i love that you posed this question. and yes, it is very serious for us twilighters.
    i don't think i'll re-read before the movie. when i saw twilight i had JUST read the book and was pretty disappointed because i wanted the movie to be an exact play-by-play of the book! obviously that was an unrealistic expectation...
    anyway, i'm glad to see that people (in your comments) are saying that new moon is way better the second time around. it was my least fave and i really rushed it. now i'm kinda looking forward to reading it again...after the movie :)

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    I'm rereading it right now! So excited for the movie. And I just saw that Nordstrom is going to carry New Moon clothing in the Juniors BP dept.! Even though it's in the juniors dept, I'm definitely getting myself a few pieces (and I'm 30!).

    Here's the link if anyone is interested. And my salesperson at Nordies told me there is a special gift with purchase too!

    http://shop.nordstrom.com/C/6025014/0~2378467~2378483~6025014?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=leftnav&pbo=2378483

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  35. kathyriyaSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    I actually already reread it and was surprised how different I felt toward Jacob this time knowing how the series ends. I feel i love with him and I'm totally annoyed with Bella. :) It's interesting because I'm not too sure how that happened because I felt the opposite the first time around.

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  36. KwanaSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    I still need to wrestle New Moon from my daughter to read it. Gotta get on it.

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  37. ThoughtsONSeptember 15, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Less than 6 months after finishing the series, I re-read all of them. It started w/ finally reading Midnight Sun... then I decided I wanted to read Twilight again, then I decided to read New Moon again, u know, before the movie... couple weeks later I had finished the entire series again LoL I think it'll be best that once the movie comes out it will have a been a couple months since I've read New Moon... probably give the movie a better chance to impress me!

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  38. AmberSeptember 15, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Well I read the books before I saw the first movie. In my opinion the first book was way better then the movie. But keeping up with the trailers this second movie looks much better than the first. I'm trying to read New Moon again before the movie just so I can have a brush up on it. Something’s I can't remember and then I see them in the trailer and I start questioning what I remember. FYI the new trailer I found last night ROCKS!!!

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Bryn - First time posting on your blog, but I thought you should know I read it all the time and I love your style.

    My vote for New Moon is a re-read. Although it makes me notice how much the movies have to cut out, it also helps me fill in all the little details in my mind as I'm watching. I do the same thing with Harry Potter :)

    I just saw the trailer and it looks excellent!

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  40. Jess@craftiness is not optionalSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    hmmm might have to ponder this one for awhile. probably will skip the re-read. it usually means i will be happier with the movie! :D

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  41. NicoleSeptember 16, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I just read it for the first time and had seen some trailers before I had started. I'm glad I read it close to the movie - there were some things that I may have been questioning! I'm on to Eclipse now. LOVE it!

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  42. KiraphSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Nah, I won't bother re-reading as it will be different anyway.

    I had heard they were combinbing 2 and 3 for this movie?

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  43. Lovely Little NestSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Oooh great question! :)

    I watched the Twilight movie before reading the book and felt like I was missing tons of information. So, I read The Twilight Saga for the first time in June...read the entire thing again in August...and am already itching to read it again! I just can't get enough of those books! I watched the movie again after reading the books, and it was great to have all of the details fresh in my mind. So, I'm going to read New Moon again right before the movie comes out.

    What are you going to do?

    The End

    ...I basically just typed a novel, so I thought "The End" was only fitting :)

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  44. UnknownSeptember 21, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I think I'm going to read the whole series again... for the third time. It's a problem.

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  45. Amber and BrianMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I think I'm going to read the whole series again... for the third time. It's a problem.

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  46. Lovely Little NestMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Oooh great question! :)

    I watched the Twilight movie before reading the book and felt like I was missing tons of information. So, I read The Twilight Saga for the first time in June...read the entire thing again in August...and am already itching to read it again! I just can't get enough of those books! I watched the movie again after reading the books, and it was great to have all of the details fresh in my mind. So, I'm going to read New Moon again right before the movie comes out.

    What are you going to do?

    The End

    ...I basically just typed a novel, so I thought "The End" was only fitting :)

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  47. KiraphMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Nah, I won't bother re-reading as it will be different anyway.

    I had heard they were combinbing 2 and 3 for this movie?

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  48. D. RamblingsMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Less than 6 months after finishing the series, I re-read all of them. It started w/ finally reading Midnight Sun... then I decided I wanted to read Twilight again, then I decided to read New Moon again, u know, before the movie... couple weeks later I had finished the entire series again LoL I think it'll be best that once the movie comes out it will have a been a couple months since I've read New Moon... probably give the movie a better chance to impress me!

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  49. jessMarch 27, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    hmmm might have to ponder this one for awhile. probably will skip the re-read. it usually means i will be happier with the movie! :D

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