I would say first of all that we must stop comparing this book with twilight. The story is just like the love story between a vampire and of a human. Edward Cullen has nothing to do with Stefan Salvator & Bella Swann let alone with Elena Gilbert. I have already seen Season 1 of "The vampire diaries" which incidentally is great. Vampires have nothing to do with those of twilight. You can not compare the two. In the book I liked the fact that the author makes flash back on stefan salvator life before being transformed. I really advise to read it! But before seeing the show =) ((If ca spoil everything;)))