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"(The books) have proven to be a great influence in my life. They've proven to be very helpful," Davis said. "It tears in the soul."

Reading the "Twilight" books has made him want to expand his literary horizons. After reading the fantasy series, he re-read "Fahrenheit 451," and explored "The Grapes of Wrath" for the first time.

Davis said he has no real complaints about the books, but sometimes finds that physical relations aren't well explained. For example, the vampires are able to drive their cars at incredibly fast speeds without crashing.

Davis said he is excited to see the film and hopes it rivals the book in terms of quality.

He attended one of the midnight showings of the film at the Regal New River Valley Stadium 14 Christiansburg, wearing a "Twilight" T-shirt as opposed to an elaborate costume.

For sophomore accounting major Mandy Grivnovics, the "Twilight" series was introduced to her by her younger sister. Grivnovics gave into her sister's pleas and read the books.

Except for a little trouble getting through the first few chapters of the first book, she was hooked.

The element that kept her reading was "The amazing romance that I think any girl in the world would love to have in real life."

Grivnovics said Edward is "the perfect male specimen."

While she said she enjoys the complexity of Bella and Edward's relationship, their bond is too simple and easy at times.

Grivnovics said she didn't like how Meyer switched points of view in the fourth book, from Bella's to another character's at a pivotal moment in Bella's story.

"There are so many stories about vampires," she said. "This is a more humanistic approach. They can go out in the sunlight and they don't sleep in coffins."

Grivnovics attended the midnight premiere in Christiansburg last night.

However, she had a different actor in mind to play Edward because "his hair is too big," Grivnovics said. "It's ridiculous."

She also said that because Edward isn't human and is described by Meyer as perfect, it's difficult to find someone like that.

Grivnovics said she has never been to Washington, where the majority of the story is set, and is looking forward to the film's scenic takes.

"I'm sure they'll be many people that hate it and people that love it," Grivnovics said of the film. "At least give it a shot."

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