Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality Book

So I can't remember why exactly I was pulled into wanting to read this book since it was so long ago. It's not that I'm a slow reader (because I am definitely not) but the fact the book could be so boring. It was like reading a textbook for English class. Some things sparked genuine interest and were easy to breeze through but the other 75% percent of the book is as appealing as gritting my teeth for more than a hour.

I loved the topics that really analysed and compare Bella and Edward relationship to the real world. It made come to the realization that even though at first glance Edward seems as if the perfect boyfriend, but he's actually quite the opposite. The guy is the definition of a controlling, abusive boyfriend.It's really sad to know a whole bunch of youth girls admire him and wish to find someone like him. Seriously! The guy's a douche.

Then, moving on to Bella, I always thought she was a little stupid but I think after reading this book and seeing it analysed, I have lost all respect for her. She's really just girl that is dependent on her relationship with Edward. Without him, she is nothing. She seems like she independent in the beginning of the series but as the books continues, she really loses that quality to Edward. I guess, I would just rather that she could hold her own without making Edward her every reason to live. There's more to life than a man.

Honestly, let's face it. In real life a relationship of this nature could never survive. At some point and time Bella would realize Edward controls her every movement and see she longer has a mind of her own or Edward would get use to controlling Bella and like a plague take more control of her.

So anyways, I liked certain aspects of the book but more or less the topics could get a little mundane and just completely boring.