Re: Sorry if this is a bit tldr.
Ha, Edward as I told a girl at work yesterday he has no character developement. He can be summed up as a guy who for whatever reason loves Bella, he wants to protect and control her. There was a third there but I can't even remember what it was.
I really felt that after the first book the only character development that occured was with Jacob, who imo was a much better choice for a boyfriend.
I never thought about Edward as an abuser but I can't say I disagree with the sentiment. I really felt like he was modeled off Angel from Btvs, I did feel bad for Bella when he left because at that age some girls think thier BF is thier life, OMG.
On a side note I don't recomend A Great and Terrible Bueaty by Libba Bray either.