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The Host: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  764 reviews
Sales Rank: 12872
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
ISBN: 0316068055
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780316068055
ASIN: 0316068055
Publication Date: April 28, 2009 (In 110 Days)
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Amazon.com Review
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
Product Description
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, didn't expect to find its former tenant refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.
As Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of Jared, a human who still lives in hiding, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she's never met. Reluctant allies, Wanderer and Melanie set off to search for the man they both love.
Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, THE HOSTis a riveting and unforgettable novel about the persistence of love and the essence of what it means to be human. (2008)
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 LOVE Meyer's writing style January 7, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved this book. I bought it after i finished the Twilight series and was not disappointed. The Host is a great story and I was sad for it to be over, although the ending was good. It started off a little slower than i expected, but picked up quickly. I absolutely love the way Meyer makes u feel like you ARE the narrator. i felt happy when she was happy, cried when she cried. she is a compelling writer and i highly reccommend anything she writes! i cant wait until she writes another piece!!
I tore through this one in less than two days... January 6, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really loved it. I was invested in the characters, cared what happened to them, laughed and cried... Meyer is an easy read and her writing style flows well (at least in my head). Hey, it was entertaining and I cared about how it would end (even if I didn't love how everything was "resolved"). Guess they just had to leave it open for another book, huh?
A surprise January 5, 2009
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
In October I finished the Twilight Saga, and found it hard to pick up another book. I didn't want to be disappointed. I had picked up Stephenie Meyer's book "The Host" in the books store a couple of times but I didn't think it would interest me. Then I read a book review. It said that "The Host" was for those people that say they they don't read alien books, just like "Twilight" was for those people that say they don't read books about vampires. So, I decided to give it a shot.
I was surprised. I really liked it. There is danger, love, and you just can't put the book down. I just wonder how Stephenie comes up with these ideas. Eventhough it is an adult novel, the story line is mild enough that young adults could read it too. Just like I fell in love with the characters from "Twilight", I can't get the characters in this book out of my mind. You'll fall in love with them too.
So, if you liked "Twilight", I am pretty certain you'll like this book too.
More great writing, more mature characters... January 5, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
She really does pull you into her stories. Twilight Series books were as great as everyone said they were, so this was a no brainer. You do have to be able to untangle yourself from the Edward Bella obsession and accept this novel on its own. She is great because she pulls you in so deeply, becoming emotionally invested in the characters. I am not a sci-fi reader, but I really did enjoy this. Same great writing, older characters. This would appeal more to adults since we rarely seek out teenage characters. Young adult may not relate as much, but you should give it a try anyway. OPEN MIND... She is allowed to write something different. The main characters are mid-twenties instead along with other smaller characters ranging from kids to older adults. Dripping with the sexual tension she builds so well. Not graphically sexual, but leaving the same breathlessness as the Twilight books. THis is such an interesting approach to sci-fi and alien invasion. Not unlike her fresh approach to the overdone vampire genre, she took sci-fi and made it a great story for those who would not normally grab a sci-fi book. Enjoy.
very good read January 5, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
i loved this book a lot it was very hard to put down and i cant wait for stephanie to write her next exciting adventure
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