I read this because i wanted to know a bit about this series before the Tv show started. After watching the show and reading the book, i can say that the tv series is a million times better than this book. Elena in this is a total spoilt brat and totally bitchy. I hated her character and her relationship with Stefan is aslo stupid. Damon is okay, but not enough to make me like this book. Its a crap series and peopel should just stick to the show