Very much so, in my opinion. I liked the idea: an alien soul inhibiting the host body of a girl who doesn't want to relinquish her control and the conflicts that arise, particularly in romance. I picked up and put down the book several times waiting for it to really "get going." Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Keith Brooke. I am just a lowly reader and spender, not a publisher. Is it as good as it sounds? The Host Summary. To see what your friends thought of this book, Really? I originally had not planned on even reading this book because the Twilight series instills much rage within my soul, but I was in a dry spell for reading, so I decided to give it a try. The character development and plot, as others have mentioned, do move slowly at first. Stephenie Meyer captures characters and handles story line like a master--a … Was it weird? Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!!! . Was in interesting? The book describes one Soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover. I devoured this book. I have to say I really enjoyed it much more than the Twilight series. This book is like nothing you have ever seen before. You are beautiful.”, “Perhaps there could be no joy on this planet without an equal weight of pain to balance it out on some unknown scale.”. The Host - Ebook written by Stephenie Meyer. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. Even though aliens are the big problem, it is not just your regular alien-invasion sci-fy book. It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do with it. Not bad, Stephenie! I am told that this did not work too well in the movie, but as a book it makes great interesting reading. But please no spoilers, SOLVED. The host Stephenie Meyer. It gets pretty complicated when two people are sharing one body. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about. It was ok." But if someone were to ask me if I'd enjoyed it, I'd instantly reply, "Yes!" The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. Paperback. Once it picked up, though, it _really_ picked up and was hard to put back down. Young adult vampires, that is. But there is just something about the writing in this book that is making the voices in my head scream. I found that these characters were NOT two-dimensional, and all supporting roles were specific, poignant, and unique from one another. She is arriving toward the end of the alien invasion when very few humans remain. Seriously, why? I have seen a lot of people complain about how slow the beginning was, but I didn’t really notice. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. [The Healer said anyone could do the procedure in a back street alley yet they needed a lot of tech just to get Wanderer into Melanie. YES! What is this book like? The things that make this book really good are the internal dialogue between the main characters Melanie and Wanda. The Host gets you into the head of two character. Really? It's no secret that I did not jump on the Twilight bandwagon. Directed by Andrew Niccol. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The Host gets you into the head of two characters. It is narrated in the same style at the Twilight book in the first person. In the near future, the earth has been invaded by aliens. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. --Carol Memmott, USA Today I had the same experience when I read "Twilight. Fifteen years after Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight took the world by storm, we’re seeing a... Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. THE HOST FEATURED BLOG POST. The Host should come with a warning label: it will grab you and keep you reading well into the wee hours of night, and keep you thinking, deeply, hauntingly, well after the final word. There are some interesting topics, like what defines humanity and are we living worthy enough for the planet. --Ridley Pearson, -"An epic story of love, family, and loyalty. The Host: A Novel Mass Market Paperback was released August 1, 2011. The Host by Meyer, Stephenie A member of a species that takes over the minds of human bodies, Wanderer is unable to disregard his host's love for a man in hiding, a situation that forces both possessor and host to become unwilling allies. It was very clearly a Stephenie Meyer book, though, which did lead to certain amounts of anger and eyes rolling nearly out of my head. The Host adalah novel fiksi ilmiah/roman yang ditulis oleh Stephenie Meyer.Novel ini bercerita tentang pertarungan mahkluk asing yang bernama Jiwa, yang ingin menguasai bumi, karena mereka manganggap bahwa manusia adalah mahluk mortal yang kasar. I have seen a lot of people complain about how slow the beginning was, but I didn’t really notice. Would I read it again? This is the official website of author Stephenie Meyer. Insert Star Wars joke reference here. That's definitely something that would pique my interest. [Something about Wanderer's chaperone needs some information that Wanderer can't get from Melanie so they're threatening to evict her from Mel's body. Refresh and try again. Stephenie Meyer’s The Host, published in May of 2008, explores a futuristic world where aliens have invaded human minds. I. There are some interesting topics, like what defines humanity and are we living worthy enough for the planet we are entrusted. I am having so much trouble reading this book, and who am I to judge? She made Time’s 2008 List of Most Influential People at #49, and was featured on the Forbes’ “Celebrity 100” list in 2009 at #26. I originally had not planned on even reading this book because the Twilight series instills much rage within my soul, but I was in a dry spell for reading, so I decided to give it a try. After loving the Twilight Saga, it was great to read something new from Stephenie Meyer. Review quote. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. With Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger. by Little, Brown and Company. The Movie. Humans have become hosts … Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling, “It's not the face, but the expressions on it. I read all the books, I found them ok and compared to many YA titles coming out nowadays, they were actually decently written. Stephenie Meyer was driving through the desert that stretches from Phoenix to Salt Lake City when she came up with the idea for her best-selling novel, The Host.Meyer, whose record-breaking Twilight series was just becoming a worldwide phenomenon, passed the long hours by telling herself stories. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. She has lived on seven worlds before coming here. It's not the voice, but what you say. On occasion. Special offers and product promotions. No idea what information it is or why it's so important they get it. Wanderer, the invading “soul” who has been given Melanie’s body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too vivid memories. She was the best selling author in the United States for both 2008 and 2009. Okay, so I was reading along, and thinking all, hey, this is pretty interesting! ... After the first half of the. Meyer was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, with five siblings: Emily, Heidi, Paul, Seth and Jacob, all of whom are mentioned in the Twilight saga. Would I read it again? Movie was made of the book as well. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the The Chemist, the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host. Suspect it's something to do with the location of the rebel base. “Did you have a good bath?” he says as I come out after only an hour. Fiction/Science fiction, Alien silvery slug creatures come and start "civilizing" earth by removing violence and advancing medicine, read some time between 2008 and 2011. I refuse to read this because it's written by You-Know-Who... doesn't that reference explain everything? . I reread it a few times. The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. The Host | Release date: May 6, 2008 | Buy The Book | Buy the Movie, The Host: A Novel Paperback was released April 13, 2010. Stephenie Meyer: The Host (Hardcover); 2008 Edition 4.6 out of 5 stars 27. In The Host, Stephenie Meyer gives a new and surprising meaning to the phrase 'being of two minds!'' On occasion. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. I feel like the creativity level was a lot higher as Meyer was working with an alien species of her own creation and not necessarily the myths and legends of the vampires and werewolves. The Host is The X-Files meets Days of Our Lives." Twilight was one of 2005's most talked about novels and within weeks of its release the book debuted at #5 on The New York Times bestseller list. It was very clearly a Stephenie Meyer book, though, which did lead to certain amounts of anger and eyes rolling. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Host. Stephenie Meyer 'Stephenie Meyer (née Morgan, born December 24, 1973) is the American author of the Twilight Saga and The Host.She lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her family. Published 2008 617 pages. Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!!! The book describes one Soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover. I wanted to like this book more than I did--to see that Stephenie Meyer can pick a topic not meant for shallow teenage girls and write on a deeper level--but I think this book is more of the same, sans the vampire excitement. This was written by Lord Voldemort? It sucked me in pretty quickly. It definitely still has problematic parts and isn’t perfect, but I enjoyed it. The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide. Instead, Melanie fills Wanderer’s mind with visions of the man Melanie loves—Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. They’re baaaaaaack! Was in interesting? Stephenie Meyer captures characters and handles story line like a master--a hybrid combination of Stephen King and Isaac Asimov." First read: May 26th through June 8th 2013. I have to say I was not expecting this book to be as good as it was! I TAKE ALL THAT BACK. The aliens are known as “souls” and are a peace loving type that don’t know of violence or lying. Probably not. Best known for her Twilight series, Stephenie Meyer’s four-book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally in over 50 countries, with translations in 37 different languages. I put my name on the hold list at the library for The Host, however, because I wanted to see if Stephenie Meyer had improved in her storytelling. Was it exciting? ", OKAY. [What I did like in story development was the relationship between Ian and Wanda, how slowly and deeply it changed, until he could read and understand her better than she could and he could completely differentiate between the two souls. To a point. The writing style is a definite improvement as she switches from the different POV’s effortlessly (and with clear distinction) of Melanie and Wanderer (Wanda). Next. Fri 31 Jul 2009 19.01 EDT. It makes you question the problems in the world today and the emotions are so clear, you feel them right through the page. The Host (2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stephenie Meyer (/ ˈ m aɪ. It was ok." But if someone were to ask me if I'd enjoyed it, I'd instantly reply, "Yes!"