The Reunion (Vampire Diaries) [Import] [Paperback]

L.J. Smith (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (October 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340945044
• ISBN-13: 978-0340945049
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,373,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Let's see, I've known that I wanted to be a writer since I was about six, when a teacher praised a horrible poem I'd written. I wrote my first book in high school, finishing it in my first year of college. Then I became a special ed teacher before I was able to become a writer full-time. That's about it!

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Need Kindle Ebook Version, November 19, 2011

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Buckwoman1982 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vampire Diaries, Book 4: Dark Reunion (Audible Audio Edition)

I have been reading the vampire diaries series. I don't understand why there isn't this book in a Kindle Ebook version. I want to continue reading this series in order but I can't because there isn't a version!!!!!!! Why have all the other books in this series in Kindle Ebook version and not this one???? I am very unhappy and disappointed!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accomplished Excellence in the Darkness, January 25, 2003

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RStanton (Pittsburgh,Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Reunion (Vampire Diaries, No 4) (Mass Market Paperback)

This series has been one of the best, or rather, THE best, series I have ever read. Picking up Book 1, I began reading and after Elena said, looking at herself in the mirror, "...good enough to eat!" then walked outside and it was described that a crow was looking at her with the same tone as other boys do when they are undressing her with their eyes, I thought, 'Ugh, this is way to corny for me, why did I ever buy this book-I mean, 'good enough to eat' and a crow checking some girl out?!, but I kept reading, figuring it'd be a waste of money if I didn't. And I am SO glad I did. If you have just started reading it and feel the same way I felt, KEEP READING! I found myself absorbed into the books until past 4 in the morning on most nights! By book 4, I had become obssessed with the characters and cried along with them when life was unfair and cried with joy when miracles happened. This is the first series that I have ever related with the characters so much. Meredith- always rational; I respected her because of her ability to think cool in tough situations. Matt- faithful and understanding, he always came through even though he himself wasn't feeling well. Bonnie- the smallest girl with the most courage and biggest heart. When it came down to it, she didn't hold back and risked everything. Damon- always with that whimsical smile and those unfathomable eyes, never letting anyone get too close emotionally with him. I respected him and yet felt sorry because I wished the mystery about him would've been investigated more, but it didn't matter that much because I understood where he was coming from; it wasn't a mystery to me. Stefan- I shared a lot of Stefan's pain, understanding why he blamed himself for everything. He was a vampire who was hurting so much inside yet still could love, and fight for his passions. Elena- the light in darkness, the source of most emotion. When something happened to her, I felt as if it happened to my closest friend or even me, and grieved so much. The series was a roller coaster for Elena, and I felt it extremely. Happiness, Love, Pain, Anger, Confusion....there were too many emotions to name, or even give names for.

After Book 4, you will be aching for more even though you feel like you have gone through so much. If LJ Smith ever wanted to continue this series, I am POSITIVE she would have the readers to keep it a success. It was an absolute Masterpiece. Life may be unfair, and the most you can do is try or die trying. I will never forget that.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful, July 30, 2004

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VampireNovelFan "VampireNovelFan" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Reunion (Vampire Diaries, No 4) (Mass Market Paperback)

Even with distractions, I read this book in about 4 hours. It was totally awesome. I was thinking that the ending would be another one that I'd be totally dissatisfied with(*cough cough* "Pearl of the Soul of the World" from the 'Dark Angel Trilogy' *cough cough*), but it's refreshing to see that love can WIN! Here's a spoiler though. I just wonder, is Elena a vampire still or is she human at the end. And did everybody end up seeing her goodies? That's what it seemed like when they kept talking about her being naked. Either way, if you like vampires and want an interesting read, then you absolutely need to pick up this saga.

The imagery L.J Smith uses is totally amazing. I was turned onto her first from reading the Nightworld series, but I find the Vampire Diaries to be more well written. Maybe it's because she has about 1200 pages to dedicate to one story rather than a couple hundred for 10 different scenarios and dozens of characters. I give it 4 stars because there were a few points where I felt that it was dragging and I was upset that we didn't even hear of the vampire brothers again until page 60. Damon was also a great character and I felt that he sort of went by the waist side. I didn't like at all how he just walked away. Not to mention, I think he and Bonnie would have been better together than Bonnie and Matt (thank goodness nothing was technically official with that though). I wanted to see a female personality counter his, one that wasn't Elena. He just didn't get enough attention to me. When you read the cover of the book, you read about Stefan, Damon, and Elena and you don't see as much as you should, I think.

Also, I thought the ending was a little rushed. It was like "Ok, Klaus is gone. Now we get to bring Elena back to life woo hoo." It just wasn't working for me and seems sort of out of the blue. Still, I was so happy for Stefan that I'll let it slide.

This is a depressing saga though. So much sadness and anger and hatred. I mean, the love in it was wonderful, but still, you can't ignore all the dreariness.

Also, I found myself predicting it was Klaus before I even opened the book. Just like by the second book, I was expecting Katherine to be the real bad guy. It was just a feeling I had. I think the first book was my favorite, but I totally loved Damon in the second one. He rocked in the third too. See, the problem is, it's hard to rank them. Also, since I have read them all together, it's hard to split up what happened in what. I just know that this volume was my least favorite, but for me to still give it 4 stars says a LOT because I still couldn't put it down.