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