Has anyone realized the similarities between Tuck Everlasting and Twilight?
In both stories, a normal girl was falling in love with a boy who is immortal. In both stories, the girl had a chance to achieve immortality and live forever with her boy. In one case, the girl chose to live and die, away from the boy. In another, the girl chose to die and, er, become undead, forever with the boy. Even if you haven’t read the books, I’ve guessing you figured out which book is which.
I first read Tuck Everlasting as an elementary student. As a child, I was slightly disappointed that in the end Winnie didn’t drink from the fountain of youth and run away with Tuck. I suppose Twilight is the darker, more twisted, and yet more fairy-tale-like take on immortality and young love.
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As soon as I started reading Twilight I thought of Tuck Everlasting and had to re-read it. I still felt a little sad that Winnie didn’t choose to stay with the Tucks, but I understand it better now.
I haven’t read Tuck Everlasting, but I irrationally only want to read or watch happy endings, so hearing that it’s not a good one… I don’t want to read it
I’m shallow. I know
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I haven’t read Tuck Everlasting.