The Host: A Novel

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Customer Reviews:

Good Idea...but.... [Posted on 2008-11-24]
I thought the concept and ideas expressed in the story were exceedingly creative and insiteful but I found myself tearing my hair out at the story's over-descriptiveness in several areas. Many times I found the overuse of adjectives as padding and fluff downright exhausting to the point I couldn't help but exclaim, "Okay already!! I get it! Move on!!"

I would be interested in seeing this as a movie. As quick a pace as the movie "Twilight" moved (actually too quickly, in my opinion) It might be more of an effective pace for this one.

I hope Meyer writes more about this character! [Posted on 2008-11-24]
When I first began reading this book, I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it. The main character, Wanderer (who is not from Earth), talks about other worlds with strange names and the people amongst them. Not something I really wanted to get into if it was like that the whole book. However, after a few chapters and as Wanderer's life as a human progresses, these strange worlds aren't mentioned as much, and when they are, they are integral to the story and interesting. The relationship between her and her human host is well played out, and Wanderer is such a likable character that you're rooting for her until the end. Meyer does a great job at helping the reader to understand how Wanderer goes from someone who is isolated and hated among humans, to someone whom the people come to love or at least respect. Her relationship with Ian is also charming, and the relationship between her, Jason, and Jamie is an interesting phenomenon given she loves them because her host, Melanie, loves them. As always, Meyer has great ideas and a creative imagination, but sometimes has places within her books which drag on too much or give unnecessary detail. Overall, I liked the book enough to forgive that and would recommend it to anyone who enjoyed her Twilight series. And if the ending of this book is any indication, I'm sure there will be more from Wanderer in the future :)

Enjoyed More Than The Twilight Books [Posted on 2008-11-26]
I thought this was a fantastic concept that worked much of the time but then got a bit bogged down towards the end by the same thing I think tripped up the twilight series: Meyers gushing romanticism. An alien species has taken over the earth. They are peaceful beings that have basically eradicated mankind because of their need for violence and destruction. The problem is, our host body, formerly a human named Melanie has not left the body she's in, and she begins to fight for control. Soon the alien, named Wanderer, and Melanie find Melanie's former lover/savior, her younger brother and a rag tag band of charming human survivors hiding in the Arizona desert. Obviously their is massive mistrust among the humans as to what this alien is doing among them, and this drives what is some of the best parts of the book. Then the romance starts. And for an advertised "adult novel" I didn't find it so far off from Bella and Robert of the Twilight series. There's nothing inappropriate in the book, frankly there's not even any off color language. What I'm attempting to say is that people who love that series will probably really take to this as well. Had I never read one of them I think I would've found alot of the relationship ideas fresh. But knowing what I do the romance element came off a bit recycled. The book also could've ended at least twice,and finally does with a tagged on epilogue that not only wraps up what preceded, but opens a door to a sequel should she decide to write it.

oddness [Posted on 2008-11-26]
i got the book, and its in perfect condition,
looks fine....
but when i open it from the front cover, i realize that the book binding is flipped.
instead of having the imprint of little, brown publishing on the front, it is on the bottom back.
it doesn't really affect me,
but i thought that i should share this information

Not something Fans of Twilight will enjoy [Posted on 2008-11-27]
this book was one of the worst I have ever read, and I wanted to finish this book because I loved the Twilight Sagas, but it was a real chore to finish this one....it dragged, and dragged and like many of the other people writing poor reviews of this book, I agree with them....This book is boring and if you are looking for a good read that makes you excited, this book is NOT for you.

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