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The Host: A Novel [Audiobook] [Unabridged] (Audio CD)

by Stephenie Meyer (Author), Kate Reading (Reader)
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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-but-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series. --Mari Malcolm --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Meyer's first adult novel, a science fiction tale with an eye for romance, is a proverbial yet intriguing story of a woman in danger of losing her body and mind to an invading alien force. While the story treads on familiar territory, Meyer offers a fresh perspective by relating the story through the mind of the protagonist, a simple idea that Kate Reading brings to fruition perfectly. Reading's tone is inflamed with passion and desperation, both for lost love and the reality that should she give in to the invader known as Wanderer, she will cease to exist. Reading's voice is that of a troubled young woman, battling to save herself and her most personal of memories. She becomes our hero yet never fails to display how fragile she, and humanity, truly is. A Little, Brown hardcover (Reviews, Mar. 31). (May)
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars The Host, Jul 15 2008
By Pauline - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Host: A Novel (Hardcover)
I know there is abundance of Stephenie Meyer fans out there and for good reason. She does write enjoyable books to read. Two stars means I thought the book was okay. It was an effortless read and it did keep my interest except for a few parts that dragged on.

I have read her vampire books and I found the female characters in the vampire books and in "The Host" pretty much fashioned from the same mold. Their only reason for existence is for the men they are in love with.

"The Host" is about an alien species that are parasites, that is they can only survive by living within a host. The parasites or "souls" as they are called in the book conquer earth and are living in the humans. The parasites are supposed to take over the humans with no resistance from the humans, but some humans are feistier and their soul exists with the parasite's soul within the human body.

The main character is a soul named Wanderer and she is in the human body of Melanie. Melanie is one of the resistant human souls, so she and the Wanderer have interesting conversations within Melanie's human head. I found this to be the most intriguing part of the book. Following the struggle of Melanie and the Wanderer was captivating.

The parasites are small ribbon like, silver creatures that attach to the back of the neck and into the nervous system inside the humans; the procedure of implantation is generally performed by healers.

Melanie was part of a resistance group, but she gets caught and Wanderer is implanted into Melanie. Over time Melanie's memories of her lover Jared and her brother Jamie are so overwhelming that Wanderer falls in love with them and seeks them out. Wanderer goes native and joins the human resistance group.

The story confronts the idea of what it means to respect life and who has the right to life and what price is acceptable to keep the right of life.

I will definitely read other Stephenie Meyer books as they are published, but only on a summer day at a beach; they are great reads for those easy going relaxing days.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great escape for a summer read, Jul 19 2008
By Natalie C. Ramsay (B.C., Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Host: A Novel (Hardcover)
I keep reading reviews that claim Meyer's has exposed a whole new writing style through her novel "the Host", however I felt that it was more of what made her books popular to begin with. The storyline is engaging and unique and definately a lovely summer read. The only issue I have however, is that to me, her main character was so similar to the character Bella in her Twilight series. After reading the Twilight series, I was hoping that Meyers could provide a character not so dependent on her male counterparts. The love triangle reminds me of the love triangle in Twilight and the brave but weak heroine who ultimately is at the mercy of her male counterparts to protect -and at times control- her leaves more to be desired. If the story had diverted slightly more from this archetype, this book would have easily been 5 stars for me.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Please, everyone live in a cave with your enemy for a year, Jun 5 2008
By Susie Sharon (Orleans, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Host: A Novel (Hardcover)
I was extremely surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this book. I read the author's previous three books, even though they were meant for young adults and liked them just fine. When I read the description of The Host, I wasn't convinced that I would like it. I was wrong. It is much more then about aliens taking over the earth. It's about differences, racism, acceptance or the lack thereof. It's about seeing and understanding your friends and your enemies. Putting yourself in their shoes and being able to empathize and sympathize. Everyone can take something from the book and learn a little. Hopefully, Ms Meyer will continue to write for adults as well as young adults!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the mind with amazing creativity. Leave the reader wanting more!
Loved the suspense, passion and intensity of the characters, plot and all the bits in between! Great read that gets the imagination flowing and the goosebumps rising till the very... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Lily Bailey

5.0 out of 5 stars The Host
Having spent the better part of the summer under the spell of the Twilight series reading and rereading the books, we (my wife and I) wanted more of the same. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel Trudel

5.0 out of 5 stars so good.
it was so good i even cried in certain parts. my hubby made fun of me. stephanie it so good at what she does.
Published 2 months ago by Samantha R. Spencer

3.0 out of 5 stars not one of those ''you want to keep a special place in your bookshelf'' type of books
In general, good story and brought in an original way. Mainly bought it because it was written by Stephenie Meyer. It was OK but not amazing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Genevieve Alarie

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ! Could not put this down..
Everyone needs to read this book! Normally I would not read a Science Fiction novel, it's just not my cup of tea, but I liked the Twilight Saga so I thought I would give an adult... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stephanie A. Coish

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Twilight
This novel was different. I think everyone can agree that the first quater of the novel drags on and on, and you just don't want to finish it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Dupuis

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
I wasn't going to read this, but because I am such a fan of Stephenie I thought I would try it out, I'm glad I did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Six

5.0 out of 5 stars Stephanie Meyer shines in her firt novel outside of the Twilight series
Stephanie Meyer creates a new type of science fiction. The planet Earth has been inhabited by souls. Melanie Styrder had been invaded by the soul they call Wanderer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bailey

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading!
Not as good as her Twilight books but still a great read, it felt like Star Trek.
Published 3 months ago by Tricia Brubacher

4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpectedly engrossing, entertaining and different!
I ,like many others who have picked up this book, did so because I have read and been a fan of Stephenie Meyer's other novels, the Twilight Saga. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Em

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