The song for this chapter is Maps Of The Problematique by Muse:
[audio:https://twilightguy.com/music/mapsoftheproblematique.mp3]
The Twilight Guy hath returned! I am very happy to say that I have dueled with the Flu and come out victorious. While I was sick, I kept myself alive with a regular dose of Stephenie youtube videos, as you can see from the last post. Really, she is AWESOME there on stage. I watch her and try to learn exactly how she handles it.
Yesterday, whilst recovering, I dropped in on some people in a few of the Twilight chatrooms I’ve been invited to. Intending to remain anonymous, some admin tore my mask off in mere seconds and exposed my identity, shortly after which I fled to grab some dinner and a breath of fresh air (chatrooms these days are warzones!). So if you were there and wondering if KN was really me or just an impostor, yes I was there. Next time I’ll go as Squidworms or something and see if you recognize me then. But anyhow, on to Chapter the Sixth!
I know Stephenie had fun writing this line: “The bouquets of brilliant anemones undulated ceaselessly in the invisible current…” There is a thing with writers that makes us love flowing sentences filled with big words we don’t get the chance to use in public. Words like ‘flourishing’ and ‘alabaster’ and ‘oscillococcinum’ .
A bit further on, suddenly there is YET ANOTHER guy who is showing interest in Bella. I’m losing count of her admirers. Then someone mentioned that his name is Jacob, and I went immediately alert, since this is a name that I have heard before, and just typing it is probably eliciting squeals in some people (yes, I know who you are because you told me you would).
The strongest line I have seen in this book so far came on page 121, and it’s when someone asks why the Cullens weren’t invited. A nameless person then speaks up and says:
“The Cullens don’t come here.”
Obviously, there is a very strong reason the Cullens don’t come around that part of town.
The reason I chose the song Maps Of The Problematique (besides that awesome Muse guitar intro) is because it sounds like it would perfectly start in the film when Jacob starts talking about why the Cullens can’t come near. It almost makes me think they are so much on edge, a war could break out any minute.
And Bella thinks a Suburban with nine people in it is stuffed!? She should try riding with nearly the same amount of people and a screaming little pig in the back, who constantly leaps out of his box and tries to hop over the seat. Not that it’s from personal experience or anything. No, that would make you people think I spent years of my teenage life as a backwoodsman, wouldn’t it? What hick lets a PIG named Mabelene ride in the back of the suburban?
What a laugh. Hilarious story in no way from personal experience (I’m expecting a scathing email from my dear mom any second now 😉 ).
Anyhow, this chapter, like many of you told me, is easily the one where the action really starts to crack open. Immediately, at the mention of werewolves and vampires and their conflict, this is deviating off the strict form of romance and into the world that Stephenie has so masterfully built. I’m always a sucker for a good story with supernatural happenings, but when you throw in the fact that the werewolves and the vampires don’t get along, and they’re living in the same area of the world, I begin to get excited. Onward through the book!
Oh, and I’m curious- striking Edward and Jacob out of your heads, which do you think is cooler– vampires or werewolves?
——-NOTES——-
–For all you people who asked about my book, there’s a cool new teaser site for The Farfield Curse which I think turned out awesome. You can check it out over here. There’s a hidden page if you click around.
–I will most likely not be able to make the Frisco signing. But take a ton of pictures for me! I’ll hopefully get to meet Stephenie some other time in the future.
–The petition to get Stephenie on Oprah is past 2,000 people! Great work everyone! If you haven’t done it already, be sure to go sign your name to it!
163 Responses
Umm… VAMPIRES DUH
um i would say vampires…they have intrigued me so much more than werewolves…
dude kaleb… awesome choice in music….muse freakin rocks
Vampires.
Even outside of Stephenie’s world (*gasp!*). They exude sexuality and grace.
Inside Stephenie’s world, the Cullens are perfect.
Map of the Problematique is one of my favorites (I own Muse’s entire discography) – Love to drum along with it!
Tough question – there are trade-offs on both sides but I’d say vampires.
I’m loving your site. It’s very refreshing and it reminds me of when I first read Twilight. 🙂
Oh, and as for your question: I’d rather be a vampire. I was always a “vampire-girl.” My friend prefers werewolves, though. I think it’s a dog/cat complex — she always liked dogs more (werewolves), and I always like cats (and vampire remind me of cats in a way: quiet, stealthy, those incredibly unnerving eyes…) And not to get all nostalgic (actually, I am), but my farthest memory of my love for vampires was back in my fifth grade where my friends and I were playing “Mythical Creatures” and I was a vampire named Kira. Hm. And that was waaaay before Twilight was ever published.
Anyhow, I’m looking forward to more updates from you! 🙂
First, I just love your blog! It’s hilarious!
Second, I’m like Mellie above me. I love cats and I’d like to be a vampire – long before I read twilight acutally ;). As long as one can live of animal blood – what’s wrong with it? Werewolves being wild, hairy, rough creatures I’d prefer the elegance and style of the vampires.
I love them BOTH. Each for different reasons. there are times when the answer would be werewolves….and then I’ll think about the Cullens, and just the majesty and beauty of vampires..along with the body of knowledge they come to develop and the things they see over centuries. Conversely, I may be favoring vampires, but then the thought of the warmth and family of the werewolves (and how awesome it would be to be imprinted on) and I am just unable to choose.
Also, the fellow (who said that the Cullens don’t go to La Push) wasn’t nameless. He was Sam Uley! and that picture that you used…*knowing snicker* Just you wait, my friend. New Moon approaches…
And finally, Jacob entices many different responses. Some of anger, some of joy, some of indifference. Be careful, young padawan.
OH! The fun of knowing whats going to happen when you don’t.
Definately VAMPIRES!!!:D
And by the way! I love this website. Your twilightguys stories crack me up..and it’s really interesting to see the book out of the perspective of the other gender:D
You’re doing a great job!
Keep it up!:D
VAMPIRES definitely.
They’re beautiful. They’re suave. They’re seductive. A werewolf is hot, stinky, sweaty, rude, ugly.
I was looking for the right words to describe why vampires are better, but I think that Lheanna said it for me when she said “Werewolves being wild, hairy, rough creatures I’d prefer the elegance and style of the vampires.”
Plus, they have way better stereotypes going for them (if you decide to look at this beyond the realm of Twilight) like being able to turn into a bat and what not. Werewolves have the whole full moon thing, which just seems annoying to me.
The only thing that truly makes werewolves appealing to me is that they can choose to change or not, and therefore choose how long their life will be. Vampires don’t have a choice about their immortality.
Also, just for the record, it was so hard stay impartial to the whole Edward and Jacob debate. Because in that, Edward totally pwns.
Vampires are most definatly cooler. Werewolves are just…dogs. The Werewolves seem like adolescent hooligans while most of the vampires have lived for so long that, when they arn’t out killing humans, they’re very sophisticated and amazing. Hah!
I definitely choose vampires!! they are much cooler than werewolves! That’s one of the reasons why i hate hate hate despise jacob!! and also because he’s an idiot!! when he finished telling bella the story he was like ‘ha ha you have goosebumps, that means i’m cool! i’m the coolest guy ever, am i not? yes, i am!! i’m like, so great so so great at telling stories!’ so annoying!! and for many other reasons that i wont tell you because i’ll spoil the books.
btw, cant wait to read your book!
Vampires are much, much cooler. (Quite literally, as you’ll find out later on in the series! :D)
Vampires of course! The more civilized vamires seem to have a charm about them that I just love. Not to mention that most of them are extremely good looking.
Vampires are a billion times cooler. I’m not just saying that because I love Edward. Even if he amd the Cullens sucked (*cough*), I’d still think vampires were better. Werewolfs are just… like, big furry dogs. No thanks 😛
Vampires are cool–(literally and) figuratively–but here’s the rub: 1) I want to remain alive, my heart beating, my eyes shutting at night to sleep; 2) I want children…I want everything Bella’s passing up, hahaa! Except Edward. I’ll always want Edward. *sigh* Oh to have my cake and eat it too (oh to be a vampire who can sleep and dream and have sex and die).
Oops. I think I just spoiled some things for you up there. Ignore me. Pig love!
Basically, I think vampires and werewolves both have their own ups and downs. I’d mention them, but that would ruin stuff D:
Well, if your referring to STEPHANIE’S vampires and werewolves, I’d rather be a vampire. They are both cool, but I believe the vamps have more SOUL..
Werewolf. No doubt about it – they’ve always been more to my liking 🙂
Love the blog Kaleb, I can’t believe you’re in Texas! Lol. Every time I find out someone online is from Texas I always have to squeal. It’s such fun to realize again and again how small this world is. XD
Having to put Edward aside for a second is going to be hard, but I will try. So in the stories I like the vampires more because it seems that they have a lot more supernatural qualities than the werewolves. But in normal reading or watching movies I like both. Both groups are very interesting. Shoot last fall in my writing 2 class I did a paper on werewolves in scary movies, and yes I got an A on it. But anyway, both groups are extremely interesting to me. Ok now I am going back to thinking only about Edward. “sigh”
Werewolves. The idea of just completely losing your mind in a blind rage is completely awesome. But, then again I’m over half Irish, so I guess I’m a little biased towards liking to lose my mind in a blind rage…preferably while naked, or furry…or whatever.
I used to prefer werewolves merely because of Remus Lupin from Harry Potter 😛 Now I can’t help but favor vampires over werewolves coz of Edward!
I don’t have a strong stand at all, as you probably can see! X_X
Vampires are definitely more attractive… the hairy thing kind of turns me off werewolves. But I read a pretty cool book, The Book of Werewolves, that talks about the history of werewolves and famous werewolves in modern culture… so werewolves are a close second 🙂
LOL! You always make me laugh 🙂 I think vampires are cooler and sexy I might add!(maybe I`m just thinking in Cullen langauge hehe) Love the song you chose for this chapter!! ugghh Jacob, Jacob, Jacob now I`m gonna shut up.
VAMPIRES
besides i love edward, they are gorgeous, they become a diamant in sunlight, and the suck blood.this last thing makes me think they are irresistible. its soooooo sexy. they look and smell good, they can live forever
but the good part of werwolves is that they can choose to be a normal person again, and obviously, the imprimation
Ofcourse VAMPIRES, i mean ppl!!
Vampires: dont get old, are dazzling beautiful, Super Strong, fast, they suck blood (wich i think is very sexy, especially on the neck), glow at the sunlight, and did i mentioned beautiful???
and Werewolves….. well.. big, hairy, they’re fast too but its not a big plus, and they dont live or stay young forever, and they dont have to be beautiful… the answer is obvious.
One word: Vampires.
So I was poking around the internet, namely the Lexicon since I’m there every hour for new news, and you were mentioned a lot. Now, I know some guys who read The Books and love them! So I couldn’t wait to hear your response. I must say that I will now be visiting your site as much as I visit the Lexicon. :o) You’re hysterical and I love the way you analyze The Book! :o) Kudos to you for giving Twilight a chance. I’m glad there are real men out there who are willing to crack it open and try it. I’ll try and convert more men like yourself and send them your way so they don’t feel alone in the world. :o) Can’t wait to hear what else you have to say about The Book and the rest that follow. You rock!
ps: Vamps totally. As much as I love werewolves BECAUSE of these books, Vampires have my heart. :o)
BEWARE…. SPOILER
Honestly… I think both are kind of alike. Besides the fact that vampires drink blood and werewolves dont, i think they are pretty similar. They both are immortal. They both have super human strength and speed. Maybe if the others smell and hatred weren’t so strong, maybe they could’ve been allies or friends?? Anyhow, if i am strictly speaking of only vampires and werewolves, then i have to say werewolves are cooler. Don’t get me wrong, i do love vampires, but werewolves can change from being werewolf to being human. They also have other powers that make them cool that i won’t mention them because it gives too much away. But from the characters… Edward wins. OOps I mean vampires! Silly me!! 😉
Um, well you see, the problem is, I can’t make up my mind. If I choose one, I feel like I am betraying the other. Great, huh? But Seriously, both are really cool. They have the pro’s and the con’s!
Hmmmm… Do I like LEECHES or PUPPIES better… dumb question! Even id you upgrade vampires to BATS, cute adorable puppies still win out. Jacob is better then Edward too, but then again you knew that… right?… right?…
One question: oscillococcinum?
AND WEREWOLVES ARE NOT HAIRY AND ROUGH! Their just so… real. And just because Edward is hot and all is no reason to like vampires more…
sigh I feel alone in this world…
And living forever would suck! so would being sparkly i mean you couldnt really… be yourself, go out in public, even have friends. I think more people like vampires just because the book is mostly what Bella feels and of course she’s madly in love with Edward so everyone else starts to like him and pick vampires just because of that. And not to mention Edward likes Bella I mean see how he treats other people not the peopel who he consideds equals!
okay iv burned of my steam ill stop now
Ok, I’ll admit, that I think Jacob is 200 times cooler (in the figurative sense, of course) than Edward…but I’m sincerely trying to remain unbiased here.
I still think werewolves are better — they’re virtually harmless. Vampires (yes, even the “vegetarian” ones) kill.
Ok, yes, so do humans.
But that wasn’t part of the question!
Werewolves for the win.
if i wasn’t pretty much a vampire i might say werewolf, but i am so much like a vampire and they rule, so VAMPIRES 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!
oh yeah, but imprinting is pretty cool, so the werewolves have that going for them 🙂
I don’t have time to make a long comment like last time(finals blow)but I just have to answer your last question.
Vampires Always. <3
No question in my mind, vampires.
And I hope you make it to the frisco signing. I was wanting to see you there!
Oh my Carlisle! Kaleb, I admire you to be willing enough to read Twilight in public being a guy and all, but asking vampires or werewolves- that is insanity! Anyone with a half sane mind (and heart) should be going the the vampires. 😀
Enjoy the book, I myself have tried to check out Twilight to give to my guy friends, they returned it in a second. Woot! Peace, luv, and Cullens should come to you, Kaleb.
U used the song i suggested xDD
Steph was on the Glenn Beck show like 5 mins ago fyi ((on again at 9 on CNN check local listings or go to his site))
Anyway its a tough choice between vamps or werewolfs… how do i say this without spoiling? Hmm… Vamps are my fav, but werewolfs are cool too! They are very…urm..dang i cant say it without spoiling! They have an interesting backround. lets leave it at that xP
Vampires are way better! Dogs just pee all over the place. I’d choose to be a vampire any day!
(Oh, and note to yourself: Don’t read anymore after Twilight. The books just go down hill from there.)
It’s really too tough to decide which I like better, Vampires or Werewolves. They both have their pros and cons, and I think that they level each other out, and they they are basically equal. Therefore, me no choosy!
Werewolves are hot…literally. I’m more partial towards warmth hence why I choose the warm fuzzy cute creature lol. And the fact that they grow up to be tall and strong. yay! Vampires and their strength and unusual politeness and old english vibe…tough call…
I think I like vampires better, they’re awesome! But I think I’m on team Switzerland 😛
And I found the secret page!
Heather, what do u mean the books just go down hill from twilight?!? They get better and better!! Thats why eclipse knocked HP&the deathly hollows off the top of the ny times best seller list! If that where true, after new moon no one would buy the books.
Edward and Jacob aside, it can easily be said that werewolves pretty much rock… but vampires come pretty close behind…
As far as the Twilight relationships go… I’m going to have to say I’m all for Edward 😉
Vampires are cooler, but they’re all taken. The Wolves come in at a near second in my book–I love Edward more than Jake, but I’m a strong Edwella supporter (yes I did use Edwella!). So I’m with Jake, although he does need to get over Bella. 🙁
Vampires are awesome, while werewolves are PAWESOME! And warm. And they’ve got good stories…
u realise i just wasted.. no, ‘divulged’ six minutes of my study period, which a cakes worth of chocolate icing already decided would not be used for strenuous cerebral activities, trying to find ‘oscillococcinum”s definition. dictionary had no answers, so of course wiki had the answer. damn boy. i can use ‘brogdingagian’ utterances too. thesaurus lol.
neways back to normal speak less affected by ridiculous amounts of sugar, her flirting in the sixth chapter is just silly, but i give her poitns for trying, and hell the ends justify the means lol. u got awesome stuff ahead of u.
lastly, stephanie meyer’s portrayal of werewolves is a lot more appealing than others, like in underworld, so i’m gonna have to say i’m switzerland on this one ;););)
i’d usually say vampires, but for the twilight series i’m definitely torn.
love you all!!
Hey!! OMG!! Muse is awesome!! I already have the soundtrack for twilight the movie, and muse has an awesome song on there called Time Is Running Out!!!! BEST song evas!!!
Stephenie said she got alot of inspiration from her fav bands, Muse being one of them. Anyways its amazing cus she actually quotes the song, in Twilight the book. Recognize this,
“You will be the death of me” Quote from edward when bella went crazy while kissing him and her response was, “You’re indestructible” Yes, i did memorize it. Anyways i got soooo excited when i heard Muse say that in the song cus its in the book. Muse also says alot of things in the song that totally apply to vampires. Muse often quotes in the song, “You will suck the life outta me,” and, “You will squeeze the life outta me” all things edward is capable of doing to bella. Cool huh? I’m totally syked that she picked that song for the soundtrack. In case your wondering how i happened to get the soundtrack, stephenie posted all the songs she chose for it on her website and i downloaded all of them, therefore making me the very first owner of the Twilight soundtrack. Anyways, back to business….
Vampires or werewolves? They are both soooooo awesome!! I’m sorry, I’m gonna have to go with Cords here. I am Switzerland. 🙂
Which book are you reading right now? Sounds like you’re on Twilight, but I thought you’ve already read the whole series….????
Sincerely,
Devoted Twilighter 4 Life