I have to say I really enjoyed it much more than the Twilight series. The Host gets you into the head of two character. Would I read it again? Was it exciting? Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact and continue their lives apparently unchanged. It was ok." But if someone were to ask me if I'd enjoyed it, I'd instantly reply, "Yes!" A little like the Twilight series - some of the formula poured over into here. Very much so, in my opinion. Was it weird? When Melanie, one of the few remaining “wild” humans is captured, she is certain it is her end. Meyer’s other novels included The Host and The Chemist. Okay, so I was reading along, and thinking all, hey, this is pretty interesting! She was the best selling author in the United States for both 2008 and 2009. Maybe someday I can finish this poor excuse for a novel, but I'm going to relieve myself of the misery for now. I am just a lowly reader and spender, not a publisher. “Did you have a good bath?” he says as I come out after only an hour. Most of humanity has succumbed. This was written by Lord Voldemort? This book was very difficult to rate. I. Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!!! The things that make this book really good are the internal dialogue between the main characters Melanie and Wanda. Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!!! Stephenie Meyer is an amazing phenomenon-out of the brightness of her mind and spirit comes the illuminated darkness of her stories. Welcome back. ... After the first half of the book, yes, I suppose. The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film adapted from Stephenie Meyer's 2008 novel of the same name.It tells the story of a young woman, Melanie, who is captured after the human race has been taken over by parasitic aliens called "Souls". Finally read this for the first time and it was so refreshing after I read Twilight, as I enjoyed this book so much more. After loving the Twilight Saga, it was great to read something new from Stephenie Meyer. I had the same experience when I read "Twilight. I am told that this did not work too well in the movie, but as a book it makes great interesting reading. The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide. YES! The Host Book Vs. Stephenie Meyer captures characters and handles story line like a master--a … Keith Brooke. Fri 31 Jul 2009 19.01 EDT. Once it picked up, though, it _really_ picked up and was hard to put back down. 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.”. Not to mention that Melanie Stryder, (i mean, Bella Swan...) is essentially the same pathetic female character that we've seen in the Twilight series. The character development and plot, as others have mentioned, do move slowly at first. The Movie. The Host by Stephenie Meyer. I devoured this book. Stephenie Meyer: The Host (Hardcover); 2008 Edition 4.6 out of 5 stars 27. Instead, Melanie fills Wanderer’s mind with visions of the man Melanie loves—Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. 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). It gets pretty complicated when two people are sharing one body. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. The aliens are known as “souls” and are a peace loving type that don’t know of violence or lying. I still l♡ve this one ☺ Wanda is so self-sacrificing, and the way everybody hates her and grows to love her is inspiring ☺. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Host. Trend Watch: Young Adult Vampires Rise from the Dead. This is the official website of author Stephenie Meyer. The book describes one Soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover. If you could read a book over & over again, what would you choose? The story isn't as page-turning as Twilight, but mulling nonetheless. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the The Chemist, the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host. A friend on mine recommended it and it sounds alright. Wanda-Ian OR Jared-Melanie. It was very clearly a Stephenie Meyer book, though, which did lead to certain amounts of anger and eyes rolling. 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. It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do with it. ər /; née Morgan; born December 24, 1973) is an American novelist.She is best known for her vampire romance series Twilight, which has sold over 100 million copies, with translations into 37 different languages.Meyer was the bestselling author of 2008 and 2009 in the U.S., having sold over 29 million books in 2008, and 26.5 million in 2009. A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis … Stephenie Meyer captures characters and handles story line like a master--a hybrid combination of Stephen King and Isaac Asimov." I just can't comprehend why so many people are rating this book 5 stars. Were the characters well-developed? [s], What did you think of the Movie vs that Book, Which couple did you enjoy the most? The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. On occasion. Not a bad sci-fi story. Stephenie Meyer, American author known for the Twilight Saga, a series of vampire-themed novels for teenagers. I really did enjoy this book. They take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. Was it weird? Summary (from the book jacket) Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Is it as good as it sounds? Refresh and try again. Aimed at the adult science fiction crowd, as opposed to the Young Adult. ", 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? Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. Unable to separate herself from her body’s desires, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she has been tasked with exposing. 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. Best known for her Twilight series, the 4-book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally. Mrs. Meyers and I can no longer be tortured friends. 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. Young adult vampires, that is. Start by marking “The Host” as Want to Read: Error rating book. First read: May 26th through June 8th 2013. Stephenie Meyer’s The Host, published in May of 2008, explores a futuristic world where aliens have invaded human minds. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The host Stephenie Meyer. 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. Fifteen years after Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight took the world by storm, we’re seeing a... Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Probably not. 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. Paperback. Hugely popular, the books were adapted into a successful film franchise. The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. That's definitely something that would pique my interest. --Ridley Pearson, -"An epic story of love, family, and loyalty. . Was in interesting? IAN WAS EPIC. I reread it a few times. The Host is The X-Files meets Days of Our Lives." She has lived on seven worlds before coming here. Movie was made of the book as well. The book describes one Soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover. It's no secret that I did not jump on the Twilight bandwagon. 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 is probably one of my favorite films, I absolutely love Max Irons, I think he's gorgeous, and while I was watching the film, I also couldn't help but admire the actor who played Ian. This book was very difficult to rate. That's definitely something that would pique my interest. --Carol Memmott, USA Today What is this book like? 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!" The premise was fine, but the dysfunctional psychological processes of every single character has me truly sick. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the The Chemist, the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host. Learn more about her life and work. Was in interesting? Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer. 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. I'm done. 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. THE HOST FEATURED BLOG POST. I refuse to read this because it's written by You-Know-Who... doesn't that reference explain everything? It is narrated in the same style at the Twilight book in the first person. There are some interesting topics, like what defines humanity and are we living worthy enough for the planet we are entrusted. This book is like nothing you have ever seen before. I picked up and put down the book several times waiting for it to really "get going." 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. I found that these characters were NOT two-dimensional, and all supporting roles were specific, poignant, and unique from one another. I am having so much trouble reading this book, and who am I to judge? Wanda and Ian’s relationship was so adorable and one of the reasons I liked this book so much! Would I read it again? If someone were to ask me, "Was it good?" To a point. Next. This book is like nothing you have ever seen before. I. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Really? When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love. The Host Summary. The Host | Release date: May 6, 2008 | Buy The Book | Buy the Movie, The Host: A Novel Paperback was released April 13, 2010. The Host is a science fiction/romance novel by Stephenie Meyer. Directed by Andrew Niccol. . In the near future, the earth has been invaded by aliens. Katherine Neville, author of The Eight show more. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. The Host (2013) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. There are some interesting topics, like what defines humanity and are we living worthy enough for the planet. 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. The Host was always a more understated aspect of Meyer’s career, but interest majorly fizzled out after a movie adaptation … The Host is a science fiction/romance novel by Stephenie Meyer. But please no spoilers, SOLVED. ... 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. ", OKAY. Probably not. . Seriously, why? The Host: A Novel Mass Market Paperback was released August 1, 2011. 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. I have seen a lot of people complain about how slow the beginning was, but I didn’t really notice. Published 2008 617 pages. On occasion. 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. $25.17. Wanderer probes Melanie’s thoughts, hoping to discover the whereabouts of the remaining human resistance. Not bad, Stephenie! Even though aliens are the big problem, it is not just your regular alien-invasion sci-fy book. YES! I have to say I was not expecting this book to be as good as it was! Insert Star Wars joke reference here. It sucked me in pretty quickly. Were the characters well-developed? To see what your friends thought of this book, Really? Only 1 left in stock - order soon. I'm happy to say, "Yes, she did. [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. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn’t expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. 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. The Host gets you into the head of two characters. May 6th 2008 Wanderer has just arrived on Earth and been implanted into her new host. Special offers and product promotions. With Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger. The Host - Ebook written by Stephenie Meyer. Review quote. 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. Paperback. by Little, Brown and Company. 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. I read all the books, I found them ok and compared to many YA titles coming out nowadays, they were actually decently written. Plus; there is a four-way love triangle. 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. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. It sucked me in pretty quickly. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. 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. Personal Life. If someone were to ask me, "Was it good?" 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. 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. Was it exciting? Full disclosure: I was not a big Twilight fan. The Host Stephenie Meyer. Humans have become hosts … Suspect it's something to do with the location of the rebel base. But there is just something about the writing in this book that is making the voices in my head scream. They’re baaaaaaack! 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. Very much so, in my opinion. In The Host, Stephenie Meyer gives a new and surprising meaning to the phrase 'being of two minds!'' We’d love your help. She is arriving toward the end of the alien invasion when very few humans remain. 4.4 out of 5 stars 34. [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. [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. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. About Stephenie Meyer: Stephenie Meyer is the American born author of The Twilight series, The Host, and more. No idea what information it is or why it's so important they get it. 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. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. I understand we are in love with Twilight, but it's not a good enough reason to support this mediocrity. Even though aliens are the big problem, it is not just your regular alien-invasion sci-fy book. I have seen a lot of people complain about how slow the beginning was, but I didn’t really notice. 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. It definitely still has problematic parts and isn’t perfect, but I enjoyed it. I have to say I really enjoyed it much more than the Twilight series. The Host: A Novel Mass Market Paperback was released August 1, 2011. 7 offers from $32.31. I TAKE ALL THAT BACK. It's not the voice, but what you say. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling, “It's not the face, but the expressions on it. When it comes to reading books that has a film made about it, I tend to watch the film first and then read the book.