| | The Host: A Novel |  | Author: Stephenie Meyer
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  563 reviews
Sales Rank: 19155
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
ISBN: 0316068055
EAN: 9780316068055
ASIN: 0316068055
Publication Date: February 1, 2009 (In 147 Days)
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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
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 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!!!!
The Host: an awesome book September 5, 2008
I picked up "The Host" after finishing "Breaking Dawn". While the story and setting are very different from the "Twilight" saga, I was not disappointed at all. The beginning focuses mainly on character development, while the action picks up rapidly towards the middle of the book and does not let up. Stephenie continues to develop her characters well throughout the book. I was so involved in the story that I cried towards the end, and I don't cry easily. This is not a sad story; it is a very good story. I look forward to Stephenie's future works.
Buy it, read it, love it! September 5, 2008
One of the best novels I have ever read. One of those stories that you continue to ponder long after you have turned the last page. I will re-read this one over and over.
Do yourself a favor and ignore the negative reviews. This is one of those books that deserves individual consideration. It's fantastic, in more ways than one.
Loved The Host! PLEASE do a series!! September 5, 2008
I had read Twilight and liked it, but didn't do the series as it was too 'teenish' for me. I was SO excited when I finished The Host! It was so good for me! I finished it a month ago and still feel 'incomplete' and am hoping this one is a series, as I will surely be in line to order the rest!! Loved it!
 The Host: My Review September 4, 2008
I enjoyed this book. Unfortunately i began reading it promptly after i finished reading the twilight series (recording breaking time of 1 week!)So i couldn't get that book out of my head and kepting wandering off track. The book itself was a great story and i enjoyed it. Although, it wasn't as good as Twilight.
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