Trend Watch: Young Adult Vampires Rise from the Dead. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Okay, so I was reading along, and thinking all, hey, this is pretty interesting! May 6th 2008 The Host was always a more understated aspect of Meyer’s career, but interest majorly fizzled out after a movie adaptation … I have to say I really enjoyed it much more than the Twilight series. 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. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the The Chemist, the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host. YES! On occasion. It definitely still has problematic parts and isn’t perfect, but I enjoyed it. Was it weird? The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants. It sucked me in pretty quickly. Keith Brooke. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. If someone were to ask me, "Was it good?" 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. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. 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. The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Start by marking “The Host” as Want to Read: Error rating book. YES! That's definitely something that would pique my interest. This was written by Lord Voldemort? Probably not. Katherine Neville, author of The Eight show more. I have seen a lot of people complain about how slow the beginning was, but I didn’t really notice. I TAKE ALL THAT BACK. [s], What did you think of the Movie vs that Book, Which couple did you enjoy the most? If you could read a book over & over again, what would you choose? Stephenie Meyer, American author known for the Twilight Saga, a series of vampire-themed novels for teenagers. She has lived on seven worlds before coming here. You are beautiful.”, “Perhaps there could be no joy on this planet without an equal weight of pain to balance it out on some unknown scale.”. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. 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 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. Really? Very much so, in my opinion. I have to say I really enjoyed it much more than the Twilight series. It was ok." But if someone were to ask me if I'd enjoyed it, I'd instantly reply, "Yes!" 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. 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. Were the characters well-developed? I read all the books, I found them ok and compared to many YA titles coming out nowadays, they were actually decently written. . Best known for her Twilight series, the 4-book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally. That's definitely something that would pique my interest. 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. I still l♡ve this one ☺ Wanda is so self-sacrificing, and the way everybody hates her and grows to love her is inspiring ☺. Was it weird? To see what your friends thought of this book, Really? Wanda and Ian’s relationship was so adorable and one of the reasons I liked this book so much! It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do with it. ", 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. Instead, Melanie fills Wanderer’s mind with visions of the man Melanie loves—Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Very much so, in my opinion. The book describes one Soul's predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover. When Melanie, one of the few remaining “wild” humans is captured, she is certain it is her end. It's no secret that I did not jump on the Twilight bandwagon. When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love. A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis … . Were the characters well-developed? 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. Wanda-Ian OR Jared-Melanie. Insert Star Wars joke reference here. Plus; there is a four-way love triangle. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published It's not the voice, but what you say. I am told that this did not work too well in the movie, but as a book it makes great interesting reading. Mrs. Meyers and I can no longer be tortured friends. Wanderer probes Melanie’s thoughts, hoping to discover the whereabouts of the remaining human resistance. Was it exciting? There are some interesting topics, like what defines humanity and are we living worthy enough for the planet. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Host. Was it exciting? I am just a lowly reader and spender, not a publisher. Once it picked up, though, it _really_ picked up and was hard to put back down. Stephenie Meyer captures characters and handles story line like a master--a … Most of humanity has succumbed. The premise was fine, but the dysfunctional psychological processes of every single character has me truly sick. This book is like nothing you have ever seen before. Talk about an emotional roller coaster!!!! What is this book like? It is narrated in the same style at the Twilight book in the first person. The things that make this book really good are the internal dialogue between the main characters Melanie and Wanda. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the The Chemist, the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga and The Host. The Host: A Novel Mass Market Paperback was released August 1, 2011. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. IAN WAS EPIC. [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 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. by Little, Brown and Company. --Carol Memmott, USA Today Would I read it again? 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. Special offers and product promotions. I'm happy to say, "Yes, she did. --Ridley Pearson, -"An epic story of love, family, and loyalty. I have to say I was not expecting this book to be as good as it was! The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide. 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. Stephenie Meyer (/ ˈ m aɪ. The Host Stephenie Meyer. “Did you have a good bath?” he says as I come out after only an hour. I'm done. I am having so much trouble reading this book, and who am I to judge? I picked up and put down the book several times waiting for it to really "get going." 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". The Host Summary. They’re baaaaaaack! I found that these characters were NOT two-dimensional, and all supporting roles were specific, poignant, and unique from one another. 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. They take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. 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. I had the same experience when I read "Twilight. The Host gets you into the head of two character. It was ok." But if someone were to ask me if I'd enjoyed it, I'd instantly reply, "Yes!" But please no spoilers, SOLVED. 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. It gets pretty complicated when two people are sharing one body. Personal Life. Even though aliens are the big problem, it is not just your regular alien-invasion sci-fy book. 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. Aimed at the adult science fiction crowd, as opposed to the Young Adult. The Host is a science fiction/romance novel by Stephenie Meyer. It was very clearly a Stephenie Meyer book, though, which did lead to certain amounts of anger and eyes rolling. THE HOST FEATURED BLOG POST. Hugely popular, the books were adapted into a successful film franchise. The character development and plot, as others have mentioned, do move slowly at first. Next. 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. 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. Published 2008 617 pages. 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. Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. The novel introduces an alien race, called Souls, which takes over the Earth and its inhabitants.

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