The song for this chapter is Switzerland by The Bella Cullen Project
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As I hastily unloaded groceries after a quick trip to the local store, I was suddenly stopped in my tracks by a sight I had never seen before. A silver volvo. Parked in front of my apartment.
I was shocked that I reacted at all. I mean, it is just a silver Volvo. Nevertheless, I literally stopped and stared to make sure that it was actually a silver Volvo, and not some figment of my imagination. Though it wasn’t extremely shiny (we are college students after all), it was silver: and was perhaps my first silver Volvo to ever see in my life and consciously recognize its presence. Its owner, however, was nowhere to be found.
Edward’s own shiny silver Volvo has probably been circling the border line multiples of times since Bella went in to see Jacob, because he’s right behind her in a flash, following her just so she knows he is there and is watching. I can almost feel the anger pulsating from that car, and Bella is obviously a bit too afraid to face Edward in a place without other people nearby.
I have learned two things in the past two chapters about Stephenie’s world. For the previous chapter, this word was Imprinting. For this chapter, it is obviously Switzerland.
I’ve never been able to figure out until recently what the country of Switzerland has to do with vampires. I know the Swiss make fine watches and fine cheese (a piece of which I usually eat before I go on BlogTV) but I have never heard of the Swiss having anything to do with vampires.
The Swiss Guard have nothing to do with vampires. Whatsoever.
However, the new definition of being ‘Switzerland’ has finally been spelled out for me: and it is a very obvious way to avoid choosing Edward of Jacob and getting your head bitten off by the opposing side.
Why is it that I feel like a creepy eavesdropper, listening in on Bella and Angela through a tiny hole I have carved in their ceiling? Their conversation is comprised completely of three distinct subjects:
1. Boys
2. Boys
3. Boys
I don’t need to be hearing these things. I am a guy. The last time a conversation like this came up, Bella and her pals were talking about prom dresses in Twilight. It causes me to cringe slightly, as if I am walking in on a conversation to which my entire gender is uninvited and unwelcome. As if I might be standing in the corner, and then Bella eyes me suspiciously and says, ‘Do you NEED anything, sir?’ and causes me to sheepishly jump out the window.
However, after managing to pull through it, I was able to pick up on a certain tidbit that I can easily identify with:
“I got my dorm assignment yesterday. The farthest building from campus, naturally.” (Angela)
for I am in a similar situation as well:
The map of my adventurous journey home from school
Of course, Alice has been paid off by Edward: in the form of a new Porsche. Up until now, I haven’t really clicked entirely with who Alice is as a character. But all of a sudden, in this chapter particularly, I have come to realize just how bubbly and almost-eternally-happy she is. Anytime she opens her mouth to speak, it almost always turns into a paragraph:
WHAT ALICE SAYS:
“Not really.” She sniffed. “You don’t seem to grasp how dangerous a young werewolf can be. Especially when I can’t see them. Edward has no way of knowing if you’re safe. You shouldn’t be so reckless (jabber jabber jabber) ”
WHAT SHE MEANS:
“Werewolves are dangerous. Be safe. Now.”
But is the long extended way of talking that makes her character so colorful. And of course Alice wants to stay up with Bella long into the night: vampires don’t need any sleep. Very cunning, Alice.
How can I possibly set the book down at the ending of this chapter? How is it possible for any human to stop reading when Rosalie shows up at Bella’s door? It is possible only when it is 1 AM and I have not yet eaten dinner (which will soon be called breakfast if I wait any longer). So, it’s off to mealtimes then bedtimes for me, and another chapter asap… if I can actually keep from peeking into what Rosalie has to say before.
Question for the comments: if you were Alice and had to be bribed, what type of car would YOU demand? 😀
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189 Responses
It would have to be the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, silver, and with the steering wheel of the left side so a non-English person could drive it. And no, I didn’t choose the V12 because it is Edward’s “special occasion” car but because it is a beautiful car (I have always had a soft spot for Aston Martin)
You know that car in Gone in 60 Seconds? The Shelby GT 500 that he drools over? Yup.
Great post, as usual. Umm, i’m not really into cars, but i’ve seen convertible volvos and, they look pretty snazzy!
The answer is simple: one that runs. Because I don’t even have that at the current moment.
I’ve recently visited Switzerland. They really don’t have anything to do with vampires.
I dunno, I might go for… whoops, almost spoilered you. Sorry! I ain’t sayin’. 😀
Man, I love that chapter. I really enjoyed the Bella/Angela chat. It was refreshingly human. 🙂
hi kaleb, i liked your post
you totally should have read on to the next one. it is my favorite but also very sad. if i were alice i would have demanded a silver mustang convertible although i also loved alice’s choice of a porche….
1961 Volvo P1800 most beautiful car ever built
Haha! I love the Volvo story. And I’m excited you stopped and noticed. The same thing happened to me. I was walking into Kohls and it was like a sixth sense was screaming SILVER VOLVO! I froze and stared and stopped breathing. It was the exact same model used for Edward in the movie. And I’m not the type of fan who usually looks for Volvos or Porches or Jeeps or BMWs, but I flipped out!
I apologize for your uncomfortable-ness during the Bella/Angela section. There are random scenes like this peppered throughout the books that make guys shy away from Twilight.
And I have no idea how you stopped at Rosalie coming in. If you were a vampire, your special power would be extreme self control over curiosity. Maybe you would be able to tame or inflame other people’s curiosities, too.
And if I was being bribed with a car, I would want the one they showed on the movie The Island that cost half a million dollars and doesn’t exist. Only I would want it in a deep sparkley blue color. http://cache.jalopnik.com/cars/images/the_island_car.jpg
Yo Kaleb!
Glad you finally understand why there is a “Team Switzerland” which makes me feel, of course lonely becuase NO ONE wants to like both guys. Also, I suppose yellowporsche’s screen name makes sense too…
Anywho, if I was Alice what caar would I like? Hmmm, well I know it wasn’t finished being made, but I would want a Lambourgini Feruccio. (pretty sure I spelled that wrong entirely) Great post yet again!
I would have to agree with Alice and get a porche like hers cause that is a really nice car and its super fast. I would probably get a different color though like maybe blue if they make them in blue. I don’t know but the porche or a pink hummer or a jeep wrangler any color.
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Oh dear I probably wouldn’t be too picky in the area of cars. Something pretty would be my only preference.
And I think that Bella would probably jump out of the window before she said anything to cause you to. flippin halarious lol! And I so love Alice.
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I have ALWAYS ALWAYS wanted a bright yellow mustang with black flames 😀
First, to answer your question: A bright blue convertible, I don’t really care what brand, that gets excellent mileage.
And now my opinion on this chapter:
Let me say, first, that I love Edward. I really do. But that does NOT mean that I can never get mad at him. This would be one of the times that I definitely did. Holding Bella hostage was way to much of an extreme. However, I did notice that he’d picked something that she probably would have enjoyed under any other circumstances, hanging out with Alice.
He kept her away Jacob because he considers Jacob highly dangerous. and, while being totally wrong about that, he is just trying to keep her safe.
So, my theory is(and I think it is a very obvious theme throughout the books): Bella’s safety comes first in Edward’s mind, and her happiness a close second.
I Would so Want a Pink Volvo
That’s Possible Right? Do They Make Pink Volvos?
Oh Well Edward Would Make it Happen 😀
But it Wouldn’t Be an Obnoxious Pink. It’d Be Like a Pink Shimmer. And it’d Sparkle of Course.
Now That’d Be Awesome!
A tiny WHOLE in your ceiling? lol, that made me laugh for some reason. Ah, poor Kaleb. All the girl talk must be hard on you. Some guys would just be thinking “Dude, yes! I get to find out what girls talk about when they’re alone!”. lol
And I call myself a writer…sheesh.
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and responding to E, i also got a bit ticked off when edward held bella hostage, and wouldnt let her see jacob. Of course, it was for her safety, but still.
I would definitely demand a black 2008 Dodge Charger with a black interior. If I didn’t get that…well, I’d kill Edward, because I think the hostage thing is ridiculous.
Just kidding. But the hostage deal is ridiculous.
LOL that could have been ALOT worse, belive me. They could have been talking about a hot guy they saw yesterday:)
But as for the car hmmm…. something fast and red.
I think I would agree with Alice on her taste of cars; the Porsche 911 Turbo would be an excellent choice. Especially for someone like me who likes to drive fast. 😀
I am prolly gonna butcher the spelling but I dont have the time to look it up to double check it. I would demand a Porshe Carrera GT… in black or silver….. saw a article on ’em on MSN’s homepage one day and fell head over heels…. ok….well hope you enjoy the next chapter… I sure did.
I would want a baby blue bettle 🙂 I know it isn’t that great but i loooovee those cars :]
great post!
Hi Kaleb!
I’m a new fan and just enjoy reading your blog! The way you write is very captivating. The pictures are great too! I find myself cracking up all the time! Great Job!!
I remember when I saw my first shiny silver Volvo. That moment when you first recognize it, it was just like Oh my goodness!
To answer your question, I would happily take a Porsche 911 turbo, Mercedes-Benz either C or E class, Audi A8 or even a Volvo.
When I started reading the end of the chapter with Rosalie, I was like gotta read more! It was an interesting chapter.
Look forward to the next blog, here in Arizona!
For a bribe car, would have to go with the Shelby Mustang as mentioned in previous comments. Coming in a close second is the Aussie Holden Monaro CV8-R. Either will do…
When I read this chapter, I actually had a bit of a chuckle that Bella had ticked Edward off so much. He had to realise he can’t control her, whether he thinks its for her own good or not.
lol! u make me laugh so hard every single time u post its…just.. weird :S 😛
lol..u must be like the first guy who said that u felt like u were intruding :D! i certainly know many who’ve read it and said”oh so thats wht they think like”( or something equally dumb *rolls eyes*)
right now…
i think edward and kaleb (yes u XP)are the most sensible guys around XD
Alice is my favorite character of the show. I just feel for her the minute I read the first sentence about her.
We have the same taste in cars, so if I were to chose a car to be bribed )not that I would have a problem with whatever car, considering my only car at the moment (are) my foot, would by exactly that. A Porsche 911 carrera. Not yellow, but black with red interior. lmao.
That or an Ashton Martin.
Hmm…a car… In all honesty, a Porche 911 Turbo, yellow, with black racing stripes. A close second would be a very old, beaten up, vintage car.
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Ah i had the same reaction, but i didn’t even SEE a Volvo! One of my friends who just started reading twilight (a guy, might i add) randomly informed me that his mom drives a Volvo and my exact reaction was *squeel* are you serious chris?!? and you never bothered telling me?!?! AH! *faints* but then i was informed that it wasnt silver 🙁 it was black. . .but it still made my day!!!!!!!!!!
haha, I remember seeing a silver Volvo (not shiny, and different model but still) in the Walmart parking lot while I was reading New Moon. I seriously almost hyperventalated. The mental image of Edward Cullen shopping at Walmart was too much, lol
as for the bribe car? I want Kit from Nightrider (the new TV version, not the older car from when Hasselhoff was on)
because it’d be AWESOME to have a talking car that transforms.
just endure the girl talk for a little longer Kaleb, the fighting and more guyish parts are coming. promise 🙂
Ha! Like I know anything about cars. Well, some type of convertible would be nice…. any type, really…..
We digress.
I would just like to say that I am a big ol’ fan of yours. Good luck with your book-I will read it.
And I’m surprised you made it through the chapter… I avoid girl talk at all costs and I AM a girl! Eclipse does get better, I promise.;)
i want an Aston martin 🙂
you are amazing kaleb! everyday i check your page, and i have finally found a routine on what days you post new chapters. it always makes my day 🙂
Ha…I’d ask for…a Jeep. Like Emmett’s, because that’s how I fell in love with them. Some huge off-roader with the power to crush small cars (and people, if they don’t run) to bits…my dream. 😀
I dont know about cars, but I find it funny that you’re so excited to read the next chapter, but youre right, its important adn so very interesting 😀
haha you know youve become a fan when you flip seeing a silver volvo jk jk 😀
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ooooo good question!
well my dream car has alwaysss
been an Audi TT coupe (black convertible) i dont care if only me and all my stuff can fit in it, its my dream car 😀
and yeahh, ik what youre feeling! even when rereading that chapter and knowing what was going to happen, i still had to turn the page XD
a very intriguing chapter awaits you kaleb!
@ #61 christy;
Yes, I read that today too ! At Entertainment Weekly; http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20234559_20234567_20238527,00.html
So from now on I will not refer to ‘the book’ anymore. 😀 And why the choice Dark High-Noon ?
V.
i’d probably get a pretty green jeep with awesome peace signs all over it!!!
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I’m sorry people but Corvettes SUCK and so do Jeeps and Volvos – personal experience here – and Bentleys are BOATS, they’re so freaking huge!
If you want a coupe go 335xi or M3 – there’s a reason Rosalie has one.
Personally, I’d go with a V12 Vanquish (A beautiful car that Aston Martin, unforunately, does not make any longer) or if you were REALLY trying to bribe me, a Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone. 720 horsepower (100 more than the 599 GTB Fiorano) and…so many other things, but my post is already boring people to death. But seriously people, the Mansory 599 GTB Fiorano Stallone. Beautiful!
Oh and if you’re going to get a 911 (Porsche) then you get either the Hamman Porsche 911 Turbo Stallion (630 horsepower and a bunch of other things nobody will understand) OR the 911 GT2 (550 horsepower, but easier to attain than the Stallion)…
Did ya guess that I like cars? : )
I’ve always wanted a silver Volkswagon Beetle, but I’d definitely love Rosalie’s BMW, and of courrse, my dream car is now a silver Volvo. 🙂
I love Alice, she’s so funny sometimes. Actually, When my friends and I were in line to buy Breaking Dawn at our Barnes & Noble release party, we saw a book that said “Porsche 911 Turbo” and the car on the front was yellow. If you want that picture Kaleb, email me and I’ll send it to you.
I love your reaction to the girl talk. But you failed to mention my favorite quote from this chapter: “Edward’s only human, Bella. He’s going to act like any other boy.” Can’t wait to see what you think of the next chapter! It’s really great!
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alice may have a long winded way of explaining things, but i find it charming. its very alice.
i think the switzerland thing is for people who dont like to commit. which is fine i suppose, but i am adamently team edward.
i think you will really enjoy the next chapter! it is one of the most interesting in eclipse.
as for the car thing, i am not really picky. as long as it has a cd player and can go up to 100 mph, it is fine with me.
Brand new mustang, black, not convertible. Boring, huh?
I actually felt Edward’s fury when I was reading this chapter. I was so tense.
And Rosalie creeps me out. Always has, always will I’m guessing. I definately didn’t stop at the end of this chapter b/c I wondered what she was up to.
Mercedes SLR McLaren it’s only about $500,000. I think Edward could aford it if were his favorite sister being bribed to hold my bestfriend hostage.
ohhhhh yessss
i LOOOOVE the next chapter :DD
it gave me much more respect for rosalie as a… well, once-human. some of my friends didn’t feel the same way, but it’s up for you to decide 😀
your question?
definitely one of those new-ish mustangs.
ostentatiously red please ;D
or a deep jet black w/ tinted windows.
i think i’ve wanted a mustang since i was like 7 lol.
oh and your reaction to girl talk pretty much had me laughing hysterically. at least you’re not like some of my guy friends who go “eww girl talk -slams book- book=sucky.”