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

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