Kevma Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I wanted to hear some peoples opinion on this matter. I am a guy and wanted to know what you thought of a male reading the twilight series. My sister in law recomended it to me and I thought I'de give it a chance. I've really enjoyed it so far. I know it doesn't matter what others think of you but I was just curious if anyone thinks it weird that a guy was enjoying this series. Link to comment
_Asti_ Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 No, one of my co-workers is reading them. I didn't even give it a second thought when he mentioned it. Its a book. Anyone can read them. Maybe if you started wearing a Team Edward tee, I'd give it some thought, but aside from that, no. It's not weird. Link to comment
lost1607307474 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I've found that most people I know who enjoy them are females, mainly because of the whole romance aspect... and they all fall in love with Edward Cullen But I don't see anything wrong with a guy liking the series. Personally, I find the books quite amateur and boring and not very nice to read. I liked the movie, though! Link to comment
paranoiac543 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Not weird at all. I saw a guy reading it in my class at school a few days ago. I'm just wondering why most of the twilight lovers are the punky people?! Link to comment
lost1607307474 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I'm just wondering why most of the twilight lovers are the punky people?! Probably the whole vampire culture/ gothic lit thing. Link to comment
Penny_Lane Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I don't think Twilight should even be considered vampire culture or let alone a vampire novel. Which Stephenie Meyer said it wasn't, it was just a coincidence that Edward was a vampire. But people still wanna call it a vampire novel. Girls arent in love with Edward because he's a vampire, they're in love with him because he's "prince charming". And OP to answer your question, no I don't think its weird. Maybe you're a romantic at heart, theres nothing wrong with that. Link to comment
greywolf Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I wouldn't think it's weird. The book has some action in it. Link to comment
Hayles Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I think the whole saga is fantastic, and some girlfriends and I were discussing this just yesterday, how although it seems to be the "Romeo and Juliet" of our generation, the whole saga is written in a way that is captivating and accross the board, we all range from age 25 to 40 and we are all reading or having read it... I think that its great that guys are reading it and haven't been put off by the romance aspect! As for the vampire culture thing, in my opinion its not about that at all, we l love a little paranormal once in a while, and the mystery and passion that has surrounded the vamipre image for hundreds of years just added to the story... and crushing on Edward is certainly about the intensity of his love for Bella, I suppose most of us hope for love so perfect that we could overlook something as big as him being a vampire! Go for it, more guys should read it! Link to comment
MyheartorHis Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I got about 5 of my guy friends to read it. Almost every other chapter my friend Bobby called me to gossip about what went on that he just read. It was awesome. Link to comment
justally Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ...I have yet to understand the appeal of these books. Yet I've read 'em all... And my little brother enjoys them more than I. So, in regards to your actual post: I've watched about 5 grown men pull this book out, and on a bus/train, quite a few more. Nothing odd about it. Read what you will, man, as long as you read! Link to comment
BreatheMe Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 No i don't think it's strange. I have a few male friends who have read it and enjoyed it Link to comment
mchae113 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 its just a book! i think you read what you like and if you like it who cares if you are a guy or a girl... i thought they were an ok story--not the best writing but if you like them you go boy! Link to comment
LightbulbSun Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm a male and just started reading the Twilight series. I'm halfway through the first book, and really enjoying it. So, it's not a masterpiece...so what? The books are entertaining, and that's all that matters. I also don't think it's gay to like Twilight. But what do I know? I like a lot of 'gay music', and I'm straight. Link to comment
Voldemort Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Being a fan of Twilight in general is weird to me. I wouldn't consider it a piece of literature at all, more like post menopausal literotica centering a pretty pasty "vampire" who is just so awesome who comes to the rescue of the self esteem of some girl. But honestly your friends shouldn't rag you about it. Everyone sees appeal in something, and should be considerate when other's can't. As far as anyone who calls you gay over it, use Bella's words and say "bite me". Link to comment
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