Are you interested in Stephenie Meyer's ability to write about something other than vampires? If so, read on.
The implantation is in its final stages. Soon, earth will be completely free of humans and the planet will be a peaceful place for the “souls” to enjoy - as it was meant to be enjoyed.…
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126 - Timi
William..... I have to say I really enjoyed both of your posts. I will less eloquently say that you completely wrapped up the essence of the story in a nutshell. Bravo... :)
127 - Ashley
Yo ppl this book is a-mazing.
and i just love love ian.
at the beggining i hated him for trying to kill her and then they fall in love its so so sweet.
GO IAN!!!
128 - K.R.D
omg the twilight books r the best im obsessed with them . i once found myself read new moon 4 6 HOURS 6 . im just away 2 start THE HOST . im pretty sure it will be as good as the TWILIGHT books !!!!!!!!!!!!!! K.R.D age 11
129 - d.thedee
The Host to me, so far, has been a disappointment. I've been reading this book for 3 days and I'm on page 310, and the concept overall is kinda boring to me. I expected the book to be more about Jared and Jamie, and maybe it will get there, but so far, it's hard trying to read through. Usually, it doesnt take me this long to go through a book. I finished three books of the twilight series back to back in like a week or two, and now, because it's too drawn out, I'm having a hard time reading...it's not as catching as twilight was. I just saw the author and bought the book. I hope the book finally gets to the point because I'm about to fall asleep...snoring...and I NEVER snore...
130 - K.R.D
Is there any other books by STEPHANIE MEYER ?????
if there is can someone add a comment 2 say what it is.
im dying 4 another of her books !!!!!
131 - K.R.D
i think everyone would agree with me that the film twilight (if you've seen it )is terrible compared to the book . But you've not read the book then its fab.
love u all STEPHANIE MEYER fans.
K.R.D age 11
132 - William
Thanks Timi. I wouldn't call myself eloquent. I am not educated in literature like many who would review a book - I am a physicist who never reads/likes science fiction. I have never reviewed a book before, and read "The Host" only after my sister forced me to.
But this book got me thinking in ways I had not considered before. I have now read it many times over, and still am moved by the mutual simplicity and complexity wrapped up together in a story of love and hope, of understanding and forgiving - all this swirled about by hatred and despair, prejudice and grudge.
It makes this dark and rough world of ours look beautiful again. And to think - all this light emanating from a world lived in darkened caves.
133 - T. Hawk
'Iseult'- God bless you, and damn straight... Animorphs has and always will be my favourite books and I refuse to complete this tradgedy of a stolen text. Twilight was alright but Stephanie has lost all my respect, and I will not rest 'til everyone knows about her theft...
And on a further note screw all you people who are trying to disregard this issue as unimportant. All the hard work and imagination that has gone into creating a whole fictional world, has been plaguerised and you're praising the theif for it!
134 - DW
I have a quick question about the book Host and I would really appreciate your input!
I bought Host for my sister who just turned 12. After I bought the book I found out that it's the author's first adult novel... Does that mean it might have inappropriate stuff? like sexual scenes too mature for 12 year-old girl?
Those who already read the book, should I have my sister read it when she gets older? Or is the content OK for a 12-year-old?
Thanks for your response in advance!
135 - Stretchy Pants
I am currently reading 'The Host' and I just get so engrossed in the story that time passes without me noticing, and before too long, 2 hours have passed! I just can't put the book down and I'm not even halfway through yet! Actually, I think I'll go read some more now...
136 - William
This isn't an "adult" novel in the sense that it has any openly sexual dialogue or content. The author mentions the fact that human bodies have strong instinctual mating urges once, mentions alien asexual reproduction once, and alludes to intimate relationships between "married" couples a few times. Nothing inappropriate, by my standard, which I would say is high comparitively speaking. A mature 12 year old would never even bat an eye at the content, a less mature one might not understand the book, as it is told from a dual persona narrative.
Why don't you read it first? Then you can decide for yourself based on your standards. Besides, you'll love it.
137 - William
T. Hawk and others;
I can understand someone feeling a little incensed at a "stolen" story, especially if that story is one really loved. Let me offer a little insight into literature for all the (dozens) of people out there who are posting angrily at Meyer for stealing from animorphs, or body snatchers, or anyone else:
There are only a few basic stories in all of literature, and everything pulls off of them. Even Shakespeare himself openly discusses in his plays the sources that he draws from. For example: you thought Othello was an original piece? Not so. It was taken from "A Moorish Captain" by the Italian Cinthio. Shakespeare is not ashamed of this - he gladly admits it. Why?
The answer is that literature does not exist for the story it tells, but the issues it addresses. The story brings along the issues and keeps up the interest, but it is not the crux of the matter.
Read "The Host" for the issues addressed, for the questions, ethics, philosophies and politics. Every story out there is "stolen" from something else, but that's literature. Don't hold it against Meyer that her story has been told before, read her book for the issues it raises, and you will find yourself fascinated instead of irritated.
138 - sasha
i hope stephenie meyer continues the twilight sasga i have read breaking dawn it rox looking foward tonmidnight sun(Oedwards version of twilight) ttyl guys
139 - anonymous
I still haven't read this book, but I plan to. Twilight was amazing.
140 - indrajit masuda
i read a lot and like sci fi.
i have read most of the classics and am almost 70!!
THE HOST by Stephenie Meyer is i would say the best sci fi i read since Childhoods End by arthur C clerk. Wow i coudnt put the book down till i finished, it stirred me so on several levels. Romance, psychology, imagination, the human condition, biology, adventure,conflicting personalities,possession, spiritualism, ethics and so much more.
Occasionally though in her expressions the author indulges in expressions that dont fit the literary scene eg rolling your eyes, an expression often used in the Twilight series too which i hope she would avoid. But thats a minor aberration.
and one can live with that teen bop hang over.
In the host she has i think matured into a great story teller with amazing depths. Yes i want to read a sequel so so much and see a film made on it. hope I have not got addicted.
Literary wise the twilight series had short comings but the imagination was so superb. Iloved reading them all except for the rolling of eyes and other inwanted expressions.
141 - Taylor
I red the twilight series in only 10 days it was so good! i cant wait to start "the host" it looks awsome!!! Is there any other books by stephanie meyer?i am in love with these books!!!
142 - laken
omg! i loved you twilight saga!!!!! i finished all four in like a week!!!
143 - Suzanne. xoxo
OMGOMGOMG!!! i have read the hist 9 time now. The best book writen by sm. yes i have read ALL her books but the host is just indescribeble (L). i heart you stephenie.
and your sxii as books.
144 - Kathleen Cantwell
Stephanie Meyer, you have inspired me (a non-reader) to stay up each night just to read your words. You are an amazing individual. Keep 'em coming!
145 - gabby
hi does anyonbe no if the host is a carry on from the breaking dawn book.
i really wana no
thanks
146 - Giulia A.
I love this book!!!!
147 - Kaciee Stewart
Kind of a ripoff. This book is mainly like the animorphs series except the animorphs is longer and in more detail. Stephenie Meyer is starting to sound like a playjurist
148 - bitch
fucking awesome
149 - bitch
fucking awesome
150 - thinkpink
So far I am reading the host, I'm only about 10% into the book. but so far it has been very hard to get my attention. I am a VERY big fan of the Twilight books. But so far the Host does not have the same magic as twiligh.
151 - emma
i've just read this book.
slow start but very good by the end but i found it very hard to sympathise with Wander in comparison to melanie, and found melanie's entrapment and lack of involvement very frustrating.
not as good as twilight saga, but stil a good read.
152 - Lauren
This is an amazing book. It's surprising who ends up falling in love with each other, which I could say, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone.
With this book, you have to tell yourself to keep reading because some bits are slow, but once you DO keep reading, you become grateful that you did because it's great. Made me cry towards the end, in sadness then in happiness then in "Oh my God! That's such a good ending" then in "I'm so glad that they're together."
Not as good as the Twilight Saga but what is? My second favourite book after Twilight Saga, go Stephenie Meyer!
153 - Caitey
I've read the Twilight Saga 2 times and I'm reading it for the 3rd time while I wait to get The Host
154 - fool
ur so awsome stephine !!!!!!!! thank you cuz i don c a lot of books like these !!!! i will so read it !!!!!!!!
love
the fool
155 - fool
i wonder if stephine having a any aperances in lancaster ca ????? uz i will so go ur so cool luv you a lot cant wait to read the host so exited !!!!! wow !!! :P hahahaha!!!! well cool eo !!!! cant wait !!!!
156 - Melissa
i absolutely love the host! it would have to be the best book i have ever read. i cant wait to read the 2nd book which will hopefully be published soon...
157 - cuteipie
I LOVE the host, it is such a good book! i have read it like 5 times and i'm still not over it!
158 - Sammi
Read the book many time and i own it. Nice review and its helping me write my review for a different book thanks.
159 - Mary
I love all the books!!!! when i get board i re read them over and over again!! They are so awsome! I actually just saw the New Moon movie today (11/21/09) and it was so amazing!! I loved it! But New Moon always makes me cry cause edward leaves Bella! So im on team Jacob!! I love him!! Anyways I really cant wait to read the host it sounds amazing and like something i would read.
~ Mary