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 W-o-w... May 26, 2008
B. Carson (Scotland, UK)
95 out of 102 found this review helpful
There really aren't enough good comments or adjectives in the dictionary to describe this book. I bought it on a whim, if I'm being honest, not really being a sci-fi fan, and found myself totally and completely loving it only a few pages in.
While the storyline might not be the most obscure, original thing in the world, (imagine Invasion of the Body Snatchers, except this time we lost), Meyer does succeed in giving it a new, surprisingly fresh, twist. The storyline is basically centred around a very experienced 'Soul' (Wanderer) who finds sympathy and friendship with her host (Melanie) who refuses to fade away. And also a strong love for someone she has never met. The two team up and track down the man and Melanie's kid brother, but not all goes to plan, as you could imagine...
Although, on that note, I'd like to say that the characters are the main driving force behind this novel. I always love Meyer's characters - I've read the Twilight series, of course - but these new set really impressed me. Wanderer, as I said before, is the main protagonist, who is likeable in herself just for being kind in nature, but Melanie is also likeable for her strength and stubborn attitude. They completely parallel and contrast each other, which I personally loved. And then there's the boys... Jared, who is the main guy character, in a sense (not for me though, thank you very much) and is who Meyer described as the 'tough' one. And then, of course, there is Ian. I love his character too much for words, and I think he's the real reason as to why I love the story so much...
Anyway, overall, it's obviously a 5/5 for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone - sci-fi fan or not.
loved it.. loved it....... LOVED IT. September 28, 2009
Mrs. K. J. Hawk (Wirral)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Ok, from the title, you may not need to read further.
I enjoyed the Twilight series and as a bit of a vamp obsessive, I didn't think I'd enjoy this more than those books.
I was SO wrong.
You know when you read a book, desperately want to see what happens but, dread actually getting to the end.......
well, this was one of those.
I was so upset when I finished it, I felt quite bereft!
I won't go into the details of the plot itself as I hate reading reviews where you may as well not bother reading the book afterwards!!!!!
I will say that the character descriptions, especially as one of the main characters is 2 people in one............ and one not even a person......... well, you are never in doubt that there are 2 distinct personalities - each of which you root for in completely different ways!
I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed this book and am trying to wait for a suitable length of time before I start to read it again.
BUY IT, READ IT, you won't regret it!
More of the same yet completely different! November 27, 2009
Ines Witherspoon (Kent, UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Okay so maybe as a 36 year old woman its possibly a bit embarrasing to admit that I got a little obsessed with the Twilight novels, reading (and immensely enoying) all of them within a few days and indeed, that's what lead me to want to read Meyer's 'adult' novel "The Host".
It is yet another compelling read from this author who can do no wrong in my eyes. The characters are absorbing, the plot moves along at a detailed yet engrossing rate and the climax is satisfying and moving. Throughout I was intrigued with the concepts that Meyer weaves into the storyline; she seamlessly juxtaposes such human & everyday actions & emotions with such a strange, literally alien, world that the main characters now inhabit.
I adored the character of Wanda and the relationship she fosters, albeit reluctantly with her host Melanie. I was surprisingly delighted that Meyer encouraged (or should that be challenged?) us to try to see ourselves, our minds & our behaviours from the perspective of the aliens who have invaded the human race and she succeeds very well in this in my opinion. It examines human relationships not only with other people in the context of such a terrifying prospect as a total invasion of earth but also, more interestingly with ourselves and our own conciousness.
Lots of food for thought but also a good escapist read, this book has everything - a great sci-fi concept, plenty of action, romance and suspense and it definitely leaves me wanting to read more from Meyer.
But don't take my word for it...........!
delight September 4, 2009
Ms. L. Hughes (Liverpool, England)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After falling completely in love with the twilight saga and not being able to read anything else for the past few months since I bought them, The Host was a fantastic cure to my addiction. The beginning of the novel is quite confusing but on getting past the first two chapters I could not put it down. Two love stories for the price of one with plenty of action and twists.
Truly Brilliant April 25, 2010
SarahDawn (South Yorkshire)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I find it hard to do this book justice as it was so brillianly written. It is the story of an alien life form who takes over the body of a girl (the host). It shows how the alien and human interact with each other and also their conflicting opinions about the way humans treat each other. It gives a really powerful insight into the love and hate relationships of human beings, and reveals our good and bad sides. The ending brought tears to my eyes - I won't spoil it for you. But you become that involved in the story you can't help but feel for the characters. This book is completely different to her Twilight series. It is a definate must read - but give it a chance because it is quite hard to get into.
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