Are you interested in Stephenie Meyer's ability to write about something other than vampires? If so, read on.
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— go to most recent comments26 - twilight lover
I heard about the twilight series from some of my church friends (Yes, I am mormon and yes,it's awesome) anyway, A bunch of my church friends were raving about these books and I heard the title; twilight, and I envisioned dragons hording princesses and valiant princes but...then, I got the book series for christmas and well, I've read them at least three times each. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this series. AS a side note, Stephenie meyer is like...probably the best author in the universe she is TOTALLY my idol. When I grow up, I am aspiring to be an author she, is who I think of when I think top author. Stephenie, I LOVE you!!!!!!!!!!!
27 - Twilight fanatic
those books, are the hilight of my life. I absolutely adore Stephenie meyer, edward, bella, the host, twilight and eclipse, heck, I love everything and anything to do with stephenie meyer
28 - Anonymous
Doesn't it seem like Animorphs and the Yeerks?
29 - Pat
I may be the disenting voice. I couldn't read it. Maybe I'm getting tired of so many stories in first person, maybe this kind of story wasn't my thing or maybe I just found it boring. The only thing I know is that I closed the book and couldn't finish it.
30 - francis
well, if you are a boy (which a kinda figured because of the name "pat")of course the book is not going to appeal to u as much as it would a girl because the twilight series is a girl thing... but if it turns out that u r a girl then ur crazy!!!!!!!
31 - Vampyra
my mother just sent me this book and i am very excited to read it i love stefanie meyer and i would do anything to meet her. i've read your reviews and i am very pleased with them.
-Vampyra Palmer
32 - Beth
Yes, slightly like Animorphs, but I trust Meyer. She'll make it great. I'm also impressed that she can expand her genre. Let's just all crossed our fingers and hope she doesn't become another J.K Rowling. (In the sense that she starts strong, but exhausts herself, the books getting suckier and suckier.) Anyone scared to see the movie? (December 12, 2008) I'm kinda scared that they will destroy the story we know and love. But whatever! Still haven't read the Host, but i'm going by BAM today! Later, all.
33 - Rosa
Hi everyone!
So i'm from spain and i have a little problem. All the books are translated in spanish, so i can't wait to october to read this book, Breaking Down.
SO i love all her books, and i guess i will love the host too.
but please, translate it quickly!!!
34 - Super Twilight Fan!!
I LOVE the Twilight saga. I hope that Stephenie can write more books as long as she lives because its as if I can't live without books, and it seems I need her's to survive! Great review by the way. Can't wait for Breaking Dawn, I've read all the twilight books at least more than 10 times. The Host is great too!! Go Stephenie Meyer!!~.^
35 - Rose
i enjoy your twight light and there sequerals this wounder book. my only problem is that i feel it left something out in the end. where there be a 4th book to tell us what accurally happened to the couple. did they marry or did she turn. i can't wait to read the next novel. keep it up.
36 - neknek
the host is very good! it's more mature than twilight, great book!
37 - Matt
hehe i'm a dude (male) and i still think that the books by stephanie meyer are grade A material, never thought it was possible to get me to enjoy a romance or science fiction book. To tell the truth until i laid my eyes on her books I don't have much interest in reading at all and don't read unless forced upon for my classes.
38 - beth
wow i cant belive someone mentioned animorphs. i loved that series when i was in like third grade or somthing, i still remember them lol. Cool. I love the Twilight series, the story is apart of me and i could read about them forever. I have The Host preordered but ammazon is a little slow on the shipping. Im 23 by the way, so out of the "demographic" some ppl speak of, but if you keep up with SMs website you will know that she wrote the story as a story for all ages, (it started with a dream) not specifically young adult, but since it is in a teenage girls POV it became YA. SM ROCKS and TWILIGHT is my oxygen...lol im alil scared to see the movie, b/c they are never as good as the books, but i really think we lucked out on this one, it will be phenomenal in its own right. I am just remmbering not too be too judgemental, it takes a lot of talent to make a book a movie, and as long as a few pivotal scenes are there...the wreck, the rest. in port angelels, the meadow...and few more, ill be happy.
39 - Iseult
Dear God...another one.
'The Host' is just a poorly done rip-off from the 'Animorphs'. From what I've read, Meyer has also made no improvement in writer, and I fail to see what makes 'The Host' an adult book. The clumsy immature writing and utter lack of creativity (again, Animorphs rip-off) just made it a bad sci-fi version of 'Twilight', which was an equally horrid book. And yes, I am a woman and saw nothing romantic about 'Twilight'. Just an empty headed moron girl throwing herself at the first vaguely male creature who shows interest in her. A relationship based on how beautiful Edward is, and how nice Bella smells...a shallow obesession between two 'beautiful' people who seem to have no idea what love is...much less a healthy relationship.
In conclusion, I can't finish 'The Host,' I don't enjoy reading something that destroys a piece of my childhood (God bless you K.A. Applegate, and all the 'Animorphs')...and the writing is just terrible. And I hope Meyer stops writing books like 'Twilight'. I hate to see the literary world become flooded with more trashy novels filled with horrible anti-feminist messages that brain-wash young girls into thinking that they can't live without attaching themselves to a man like a freakin' leech.
40 - tammy
I think this book was great among her twilight series I still can't stop thinking about it. I mean I love the way stephenie writes, her imagination, her way of connecting you to the story like you're in it. It's amazing but then again I'm a romantic and like to see hope in life and love and that's why stephenie's great. If I wanted to think about pain and horror all day I would just read the news but I don't. I feel I can escape a little and believe 'hey this world isn't soo bad'
Thanks to stephenie she's opened up an imagination in me I never knew was there. Everything I read of hers just excites me and I don't want it to end. I wonder who I ask to see if they will be making a second book to go with 'The Host'? I've read many books but none make me think the ways hers do none are as exciting I've been waiting for this book since I was able to read. haha. I love this woman and don't know why really, I thinks she's great! I don't think that in a creepy way just I always feel good about life after reading one of her books like it should be.
41 - Natalia
I read the host.
it is the most amazing book ever. its not really comparable to twilight so everyone who is expecting the same story just with different people-dont even bother reading it.
i cried so much at the end but it all turned out well and beautiful.
the begining is a bit tough to read. especially if you try to get into the character. i mean wanderer gets trough a lot of physical pain.
and emotional. so fragile. i absolutely love it!
42 - riley anderson
fab article i loved te host she did it agian and she did it better
43 - natalie
oh my gosh... i read this book and it ROCKED i would reccomend it to anyone.
44 - Twilight fanatic
Stephenie meyer? I have a few question about twilight so if you should read this then... It'd be nice to have them answered
#1. If Jacob were bitten, what would happen him being a werewolf and all, Would he still be able to turn or...not?
#1a. Would Jacob have any sort of aversion to is being a vampire should he be bitten?
#2. Can Edward crush diamond? After all, it is the strongest substance in the world and,
#3. Why write about things like vampires and dark corners when you're LDS? Don't get me wrong, it's a great religion. I'm one myself but I'd have never expected something like that from someone like me.
45 - Leia Rose
OH, The Host had to be one of my favorite books I've ever read. Not better than Twilight by any means, but incredibly good. I love an author who can write different genres, and rock at both of them! At first I was a bit scared to read it, I always thought of vampires when I heard the name 'Stephanie Meyer' and I didn't want to ruin that, but I'm definatley glad I read The Host, really, really AMAZING book.
46 - twilover
Quick question, what do you think is bella's most pronounced trait? (If she were turned, what would be her *power* be?)what about Jacob? If he were turned what would it be?
47 - ilovejacobblack
when the hell are they ganna get married already? cuz seriously, that's all I'm waiting for. And secondly: I think that Jacob Black fans should get a little treat and Jacob Black should ruin the wedding IF THEY EVER END UP GETTING MARRIED!!!
48 - kathy
the host is not near as good as the twilight series
49 - twilight lover
I am SO with you!
50 - does it matter?
uh Leia Rose? stephenie's name is spelled with an E. stephenie!
51 - Anneke Higgins
This was a terrible book and frankly a waste of my time. the writing was inept and childish. Utter lack of plot and character development. no likeable characters, they were all flat and one-dimensional. I don't know how I found the strength to finish this drivel. the end was a cheap cop out. this was boring and uninspired. how was this trash published? more importantly how was I suckered into paying $15 for it? Avoid this book at all costs, because like Meyer's imaginary world: reading this book will destroy your soul.
52 - Kaye
I went out to get The Host because I read good reviews about it before it came out. I started the Prologue and Chapter 1 and it sounded intriguing. But as I progressed to a couple more chapters, it started to get dry and boring. I think Meyer spent too much time on imagery and description - she could have cut the book to about 400 pages or so. I am still on Chapter 14 (for over a week now). She exhaustingly describes the desert. I want to know about the characters - I want to like them, but it's so hard. I found this book uninteresting and I haven't been inspired to go back and read it though I paid $20 for it. I don't think that the present internal dialogue worked for this book because it bogged down the pace of the story even with the drawn out unnecessary descriptive details. The ethical issues are interesting, but not interesting enough to get into. I want to find out what happens in the book, maybe I'll go back and read the book later, but hopefully they'll make cliff notes. I love Stephenie Meyer, but The Host did not do it for me.
53 - Kaye
I went out to get The Host because I read good reviews about it before it came out. I started the Prologue and Chapter 1 and it sounded intriguing. But as I progressed to a couple more chapters, it started to get dry and boring. I think Meyer spent too much time on imagery and description - she could have cut the book to about 400 pages or so. I am still on Chapter 14 (for over a week now). She exhaustingly describes the desert. I want to know about the characters - I want to like them, but it's so hard. I found this book uninteresting and I haven't been inspired to go back and read it though I paid $20 for it. I don't think that the present internal dialogue worked for this book because it bogged down the pace of the story even with the drawn out unnecessary descriptive details. The ethical issues are interesting, but not interesting enough to get into. I want to find out what happens in the book, maybe I'll go back and read the book later, but hopefully they'll make cliff notes. I love Stephenie Meyer, but The Host did not do it for me.
54 - Rory Gilmore
Twilight Fanatic, I am not Stephenie Meyer, but I'll answer your questions they sound fun!
#1. If Jacob were bitten, what would happen him being a werewolf and all, Would he still be able to turn or...not?
Answer: If Jacob were bitten by a vampire, he would not turn into a vampire or have any vampire traits or abilities because the were heritage that runs in his blood will not allow him to change into a vampire. Because the Quileutes and the Cold Ones' hatred for each other is so archaic, a werewolf and a vampire would be immune to each other's bites, though their injuries would dearly show on their bodies. Jacob's body would either reject Edward's venom or the venom would probably give Jacob rabies.
In other vampire lore, a vampire's bite on a werewolf would NOT turn the werewolf in vampire. But if blood was exchanged, like if the werewolf was exposed to the vampire's blood by an open wound or by the mouth, the werewolf could possibly turn into a hybrid, having traits from both species, but this is quite unusual since the werewolf must have the right chromosomes in order to accept the bacteria in the vampire's blood. This happens reverse for vampires, too.
#1a. Would Jacob have any sort of aversion to is being a vampire should he be bitten?
Answer: Yes, Jacob would have a strong disinclination towards being a vampire because the Quileutes have long hated the Cold Ones. As you can see, he only tolerates Edward because of Bella. And he wants Bella to live for him.
#2. Can Edward crush diamond? After all, it is the strongest substance in the world and,
Answer: Edward certainly CANNOT crush diamonds. Edward has to be a REALLY ancient vampire to have an ability like that. He's only 90 years old - he would have to live for centuries in order to crush stones or grind metal. He could probably crush a diamond with a hammer though.
#3. Why write about things like vampires and dark corners when you're LDS? Don't get me wrong, it's a great religion. I'm one myself but I'd have never expected something like that from someone like me.
Answer: Stephenie wrote about vampires because it was based on her dream. And the books really aren't that dark because they revolve around a love story and life and death. And just because Stephenie is LDS, it doesn't mean she can't have fun. The books are very much human.
55 - laura
Can anyone tell me how advanced this book is in terms of contetn. I have a 9yr old advanced reading who loved the Twilight Series and while I am excited to buy her this new book, I am hesitant because I don;t want her reading material she is not yet old enought to be reading. Thanks for your input.
56 - MARIA
THE BOOK SEEMS LIKE A NOVEL YOU WROTE BEFORE. VERY MYSTERIOUS AND A LOVE STORY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
57 - twilight fanatic
Rory gilmore, firstly, the answer to question #2 is totally bogus. Remember in new moon Bella is in with the volturi and she mentions that they look frail and PROBABLY are! Don't get me wrong, it was very logical and all but...doesn't make sense after all, stephenie twisted the traditional rules of being a vampire a lot! Whose to say that this is correct or incorrect. Also, when in eclipse edward snaps off the flower from the bed post and crushes it to fine powder well, I certainly wouldn't be able to do that! I think Edward Would be able to crush diamons I mean come on. (Sorry, I guess it sounds like i'm regurgitating my own Q but... and secondly, I do not think that just becuase your LDS doesn't mean you can't have fun! I know that you can I just, Well, lets just say it came out wrong.
58 - Bella
Nicely said. I agree. All Steph's books are in my to-read-and-read-again pile.
It makes me feel like I could lose myself in her books and sometimes, don't we all want to get away from reality?
59 - sherrilina
While it does bear some similarities to Animorphs (invasion of parasitic aliens that take over, hosts overwhelming the aliens sometimes, the weird love triangles that can result (the latter two in "Visser" especially), it's different enough that it's still quite enjoyable and engrossing.....
60 - twilight fanatic
What do you think Bella's "power" will be?
"Power" as in uh, extra thing like Edward has his mind-reading powers, Emmett his brute strength, Emse her ability to love passionately, Rosalie her beauty, Jasper his mood changing and Alice her future sight. What would Bella's be?
61 - nicki reed
Hi everybody. I'm very exited that everybody likes the series the host so much. I'm very exited to play rosalie in Twilight the upcoming movie. I hope you all liked it as much as I did " do.
62 - didi
wow. just finished reading it and i must admit i didn't quite understand in the beginning. its a little slow paced for me but it was worth it. it got me all jumpy after reading the middle part and it made me cry after reading the epilogue. its good, though not as wonderful as twilight. :)
its funny how stephenie makes me want to never stop reading her books..its like im stuck in that imaginary world :))
63 - mandi k
i love Twilight i havent got to read the host yet!!
64 - mandi k
The twilight series is tha bomb! I am only fifteen and i am like inlove with those books and i am not even a person that reads all the time they are the only books i will read unless i am forced to read something in class so thanx steph for making such a great series of books and it gives me something to do when i am not playing softball(P.s Softball is tha bomb!!_)
65 - tread
well since Bella has already shown that others powers have no affect on her (edward can't read her mind etc.) her power could have something to di with this or maybe meyer will throw in a twist. I'm a male and i like the books but honestly i don't want a one page description of edward and how he is so beautiful and smells so good every time he shows up in the book... its rather annoying in fact i want to cross these descriptions off as i'm not homosexual nor plan to be, i think this infatuation everyone has with Edward is sorta juvenile.
66 - claire
I'm 11 years old and I love the twilight series. Am I too young to read the Host? I'm glad to hear someone 10 years old has read it.
67 - Maxine
Amazing. Book. I have read all of her books, and I almost want to say this was better than the Twilight Saga! She wraps you up so much in the characters you feel like when someone dies a part of you dies too. I was sobbing while reading the last chapter or so of this book this morning. Amazing, not like anything else I've ever read. And this is coming from someone who rarely reads Sci-Fic.
68 - Tootie Fruitie
Like OMG like I totally love like the Twilight series omg. Like are you guys like totally with me? I'm so excited for After Dawn the fifth book to come out cuz like it's going to be soooooo amazing. Did you guys like totally think that Jacob was right about stealing Edward's Volvo and using it to lure Bella away to the edge of the cliff??? OMG!!!!! Loves it.
69 - Karen
I hate jacob more than anything rite now. i hate how he's trying 2 convince bella that he loves her more. obviously edward loves her more.
yeah i am 10 2. i uv twilight!
~Fanpire 4 life!
70 - Vodka
its really boring in the first 120 pages.
i dont understand this book rly well as im only 13.
but this book is great!
it's a must-read.
i love jacob more than anything.
he's the nicest to bella.
( my opinion )
71 - Karen
I just finished The Host. it was my absolute favorite book of all time. yeah it wasn't interesting until Uncle Jeb finds her in the desert.
72 - Lauren
I think they are great books and if you don't like them *coughISELUTcough* then dont comment. simple as that. =)
73 - Luna
This book is the best... I read it already and if you guys have the twilight series then you will love this book too. I'm a big fan of the host and I am only fourteen.
74 - Kristen
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I love Stephinie! Her books are amazing. I've read all the twilight books, and just finished "The Host" It was amazing. I'm still debating on is it better than Twilight. I almost think it is.
Yes the beginning was verrry slow for me. I read chapter 4 so many times before I relized that it wasn't "Wanderer" Speaking. HAHA. I never noticed the text had changed.
I think I liked this book more because both of the guys that she loved, won. Both got their loves. :] It made me happy.
75 - Bella
HOLY CRAP!!! The host was one of the best books i've ever read! I totally loved it! It is like nothing i've ever read before... just pure brilliance by Meyer. I can't wait now for breaking dawn to come out! I tottaly love the first three! When are the books from Edwards point of view comming out?