The Host: A Novel |  | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  567 reviews
Sales Rank: 26056
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
ISBN: 0316068055
EAN: 9780316068055
ASIN: 0316068055
Publication Date: February 1, 2009 (In 146 Days)
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Amazon Best of the Month, May 2008: Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it's unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series. --Mari Malcolm
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 Interesting read, but certainly not rivieting September 8, 2008
This book was okay. Just okay. I enjoyed reading it, but it wasn't can't-put-it-down like my favorites. I don't understand why this book was in the "adult" category instead of the "young adult" category of her previous books. This one was written in very much the same style, with no objectionable content. In fact, I think this was much tamer than the last book in the Twilight series. I think that Stephanie has an interesting tale to tell, but her writing leaves quite a bit to be desired.
 The Host- I feel a series coming on! September 7, 2008
The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars was due to the fact that the first 100 pages were hard to get into. I was just coming off reading the Twilight Saga, and expectations were really high. I put the book down for a week, and when I tried again I couln't put it down. It was captivating. I loved the characters and am praying for a sequel!
 Stephenie Meyer is REALLY becoming greedy. September 7, 2008
I found the Host mediocre, but I am really disappointed about Meyer's handling of the Midnight Sun debacle. She is punishing the fans for the mistakes of the few. She should appreciate her fans enough to continue with the book despite the bad press. She said it's because she's so upset about it she can't write, but the plot's already done, so it's not like she would change it out of anger.
I think Stephenie Meyer really takes her fans for granted. I fans have been betrayed by her diva attitude (an attitude that I feel made Breaking Dawn less stellar than the first three books), and I will not be purchasing the limited editions of the new books because I am not going to support someone who treats such dedicated and understanding fans in such an offhand fasion. Seriously, she doesn't even accept fanmail. I once wrote the author of the Uglies series, Scott Westerfield, and he wrote me back the SAME DAY. Even J.K. Rowling takes fanmail, and she's WAY bigger than Stephenie Meyer.
I am so disappointed in her, and to put my two cents in, I checked this book out from the library instead of purchasing it because I refuse to give more money to someone who has such little concern for her fans.
 New September 7, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It was a new twist for a love story and a Sifi!
Mother took the book September 6, 2008
I was so eager to get the book and start reading it. Unfortunately, it didn't arrive until after I had returned from vacation, after which my Mother 'appropriated' the book from me to read before I had even had a chance to start reading it.
I love Stephenie's way of writing. She captivates readers, drawing them into the unique and believable world she's created in The Host. Reader's can feel the tension, the confusion, and the wonder. Definitely a good read!!!!
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