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The Host: A Novel | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  567 reviews
Sales Rank: 58
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 624
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.6 x 2.1
ISBN: 0316068047
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780316068048
ASIN: 0316068047
Publication Date: May 6, 2008
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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
Product Description
The author of the Twilight series of # 1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake.
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.
Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.
Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.
Featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time.
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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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