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I have clawed my way to page 134 but can not go on. I can't get past the slow pacing (in spots), which could have been alleviated with some line/copy editing.

I wish I had the word doc so that I could edit/enjoy the story. Sadly I won't be wasting any more time on this one.

Accepting the inconsistencies and continuing.

Between last night and the car wash this morning, I got in a few more pages. I thought Edward was an old smart guy, totally realized he was pulling answers from teachers' heads. Missed that in the first four. The pacing is good here. If I stopped reading early on, this book would have gotten 2 stars, but if I can get through book 2, then I can get through this. Looking like a 4 to 5 star now.

Read a little bit last night. The pacing has improved. I really liked the dining table scene, where Edward is taking on everyone's thoughts and feelings. This was a great way to get to know the Cullen family more deeply then books 1-4.

The heat of the night woke me up, so I read a few pages. I got to the car crash in the school parking lot and the hospital afterward. The writing/editing was much better here. I also really enjoyed Edward's struggle to hear Charlie's thoughts.

6 pages read last night.

I can't tell if I'm struggling because-

I can't stand Edward as a character,
His desire to kill is repetitive (say it once and move on)
The late hour I start reading
I'm used to reading non-fiction
I'm too old for this sh**

Still pressing on

I'm enjoying the audiobook version while at work. I'm laughing out loud , gasping, and saying "yeees" as if in conversation with the author. (Oh well) Cooper's writing is outstanding and engaging. Not what I expected and am so far loving it.

Apperently here is where the story starts to get good, around page 95...but I'm stopping here for now. Onto Slaughter House Five

Many great lines, "People are like lice-they get under your skin and bury themselves there"

Reading for my Poli Sci class, so far so good.

Fiction from classmates

Just recieved some postitive feeback Yippie. I still must edit..of course.

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