Yeah i agree with some people…with more experience stephenie could have been a whole lot better…say if she had 7 not 4 books. Her writing (to me) is not annoyingly bad like it is with some other authors, perhaps this is due to the captivating plot of her books. i wonder if HP would have been so popular is JK wasnt such a good writer?

I like Twilight.
I like Harry Potter.
I refuse to justify why I like them, or the authors.

Hurrah for Stephen King! You just made my night!

I’m a Twilight fan, but I know Stephenie’s writing is pretty terrible. I laughed so hard when I saw this article, not gonna lie. Someone I know IRL tried to tell me that he didn’t know what he was talking about by making these comments, which just made me laugh even harder, because that’s absolute lunacy, considering that he’s been one of the best horror writers for the last like thirty years, or however long his career has been. I’m not a fan of the type of novels he writes, so I can’t say that I’ve read any of his work, but even without reading them, I know he’s a damn good author who knows what he’s talking about.

…somehow this comment got very off-topic from what I was originally going to say…

OMG! I haven’t read Twilight (but I plan to… best to be informed before I make comments on the integrity of the piece), but I’ve heard a lot like this about the series. Jo really is an amazing writer and I really believe that’s why the series endures. We’ll just have to wait and see if people are still talking about Twilight in ten years… my guess is that they won’t be!

Oh yes, he just mentioned my two least favorite authors in the same sentence: Patterson and Meyer. I was forced to listen to one of James Patterson’s books on tape during a long drive a couple years ago, and I found myself wanting to stick sharp objects in my ears less than an hour in. I’m just glad King had the guts to say it out loud. Now we all get to enjoy the fandom wank.

The Twilight series appeal to more than teenagers. I’ve read a lot of books over the years. I like most of Stephen King’s and Dean R. Koontz’s books. While most are good, there are some I just can’t read. The Twilight series caught my attention from the first. I even like The Host . That one was a little slow getting started but when it did, it held your attention. I think it’s wrong of any author to say another one can’t write. She must be doing something right to have written 5 books and all are best sellers. I’m not a teenager, I’m a great grandmother who has read tons of books.

The Twilight series appeal to more than teenagers. I’ve read a lot of books over the years. I like most of Stephen King’s and Dean R. Koontz’s books. While most are good, there are some I just can’t read. The Twilight series caught my attention from the first. I even like The Host . That one was a little slow getting started but when it did, it held your attention. I think it’s wrong of any author to say another one can’t write. She must be doing something right to have written 5 books and all are best sellers. I’m not a teenager, I’m a great grandmother who has read tons of books.

THANK YOU stephen king.

I don’t know about speaking about anothers work like that. I don’t really want to or plan to read the twilight books, but I don’t think they should be ripped on like that. Imagine what it would be like if a person said this about Rowling. Yes, I agree Rowling is better, but that is a personal choice and preferance, so I will remain neutral on this subject. I don’t kow if King is really in a position to make such statements, who does he think he is?

Oh man I love Stephen King!

I’ve never read any of Mr. King’s work, but from all I’ve heard and read about him, he’s a master at his craft. That does not, however make him the authority on what constitutes good literature.

As so many people have said so many times, the Harry Potter books and the Twilight books are entirely dissimilar except for the fact that they’re fiction and they’re hugely popular. I happen to love them both, because I can identify with many of the characters in each series in a number of ways, and I just think they’re very enjoyable to read.

A good writer is one who can capture their readers’ attention and admiration by creating characters and situations that speak to many people of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. That does not mean they have to appeal to everyone. I really, really don’t like “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, but I hardly think I’d get away with saying they shouldn’t be considered classics. For a more contemporary example, I also really hated “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire, but I know so many people who truly treasure it. Just because I don’t like those books doesn’t mean those authors were/are amateurs or lacked/lack talent.

Talent, and good stories, are in the eye of the beholder.

Stephen King rules. He is so right.

I have to agree with Stephen King. I thought the Twilight books were an entertaining read. They weren’t bad books, but they certainly weren’t good literature.

“A lot of the physical side of it is conveyed in things like the vampire will touch her forearm or run a hand over skin, and she just flushes all hot and cold. And for girls, that’s a shorthand for all the feelings that they’re not ready to deal with yet.”

I totally agree with this, but I think it’s a bit worrisome. Because girls can relate to that feeling even if they’re not ready to deal with it, but the big problem is what Bella ultimately does about it… and I don’t think that’s the best role model for girls to be following, ESPECIALLY when these are feelings they aren’t experienced with. 18 is just too young for certain things in certain situations. (Sorry if this is vague, but I was trying not to post any spoilers!)

This article makes me love him even more! :D