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Margaret A. Chind said:
Frankly I hate it. I was looking forward to this book in finding both good and bad values from the opinions of a Biblical perspective of author Beth Felker Jones. Yet what I found was that with every opinion that she put out there I felt was twisted and incorrect. Her views of fate and true love, as well as jealousy were just the beginning of my irritation and extreme differences of opinion. Continuing on with taking things that are good in comparison to most fiction readily available to our teens today and making it appear to be masked evil is just annoying. I’m frustrated with this book because I was expecting something so much better. But then I’m just one opinion and look for the light within the darkness and not the darkness within the gray areas.
Rating: 1 / 5
# 3 February 2010 at 2:58 am

Christina Lockstein said:
Touched by a Vampire by Beth Felker Jones is an indepth look at the messages in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. From marriage and children to self-worth and faith, there are plenty of messages to be found in the series of books, and Jones looks at them all through the light of Christianity. My daughter and I are both big fans of the Twilight series so I was intrigued by the idea of digging deeper into what Meyer has to say about the big issues of life, especially in view of her Mormon faith, and Jones covers every issue thoroughly. Looking at the Cullen family as a metaphor for the Mormon ideal was eye-opening. Some readers may be angered by Jones occasional criticism of the way Meyer portrays a loving relationship through Bella and Edward, but she makes some excellent points about how Bella’s complete lack of self-worth and Edward’s protectiveness make an romantic fairy tale, in real life they could lead to a destructive, abusive relationship. This book is definitely NOT for those who have not read the series. In deconstructing the books, Jones gives lots of spoilers that would ruin it for those who haven’t read it yet. For those who have read them, it’s important to keep an open mind and try not to get angry with Jones for exposing flaws within the psychology of the books. Her points are valid and thought-provoking and will give readers a completely different point of view regarding the series and may even inspire a re-read!
Rating: 4 / 5
# 3 February 2010 at 4:29 am

Tina Brown said:
Touched by a Vampire by Beth Felker Jones is a fairly quick read that compares the Twilight series to the Biblical perspective. The book has discussion questions so it would be a good fit for a small group setting. If you or your loved ones have enjoyed the Twilight series, I recommend this book. I am not one who “reads into” things – I will read a book or watch a movie and go on with life, so I’m thankful for Beth for writing this book so I could learn more about what my children are being exposed to. I received this book for free from Waterbroook Multnomah.
Rating: 4 / 5
# 3 February 2010 at 6:57 am

Lorri Slawson said:
This was a pretty good book. I have never read the Twilight books, but have heard a little about them from different people. The author goes into detail about all of the Twilight books and compares them to the Bible. There are a lot of good things but then again, there are also parts that teens especially should learn. They have glamorized the Twilight Saga and have just come out with the next movie. I don’t feel that this book is saying that they are completely bad, but pointing out some important parts that should be discussed.
I received this book from Multnomah to review.
Rating: 4 / 5
# 3 February 2010 at 7:57 am

GMB said:
This is simply an outstanding book. Dr. Jones is an accomplished professional theologian who obviously has a keen interest in popular culture, particularly the “world” of adolescent girls. She has studied the Twilight Series, acknowledges its impact on popular culture, and unmasked its many destructive themes, particularly for young girls (but I would add boys as well). All of this is done with eloquence, passion, and a compelling readable style. This is an ideal book for any adolescent who loves the Twilight Series — and can’t wait for the next movie to appear. But it is also must-reading for the Christian parent who thinks the books are an innocent lark and who needs a primer in what the books are actually saying.
Rating: 5 / 5
# 3 February 2010 at 9:53 am

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