The Host: A Novel

I thought that after the "Twillight Series" that I wouldn't find another book to read that kept me in my seat for hours at a time, but "The Host" did not disappoint. Her writing style takes the reader with the character through the entire story and doesn't let go until Meyer's is ready to. Amazing. Lyn F

So far the book is facinating and makes you think. I would recommend it to people who have an open mind.

I originally read the entire Twilight saga so was not entirely sure what to expect from this "adult" book from Meyer. As a lover of science fiction though, I thought I'd give it a chance. I was not disappointed. It tells a tale of love, sorrow, alienation (no pun intended), tragedy, and ultimately, the coming together of beings based on the ultimate goodness of their diverse life forces. How great would it be if we could have that in our own world? If you like Meyer's work and like an interesting stretch of the mind in having a central character that is really two characters, you will enjoy this book. The leap you need to take is not great, yet it is enormous in that you must believe that within one person two beings can exist at once somewhat harmoniously. There are really no good guys or bad guys in this story, just a couple of races trying to make the best of the planet they have been given/taken. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and hope for a sequel to see what happens to these characters next.

im sure its a great book..i just never received it. ive ordered several things through amazon and never had this happen..im suprised and disappointed this seller is still on amazon.

I tried to have open expectations about this book, but what ever the expectations were, they were disappointed. I didn't find the story very enthralling. I love the Twilight Series (well especially books 1, 3 & 4), but it is only after reading the Host that I could really see in to Stephanie Meyers' moral system and religious beliefs which really define how the characters act.
In the books, people are either all good or all bad. Where is the nuance? Kyle goes way too far in his viciousness than is logical to persecute Wanda, and Wanda kneels down and "turns the other cheek" way too often to be believable.

Also, the characters don't change, they kept doing the same thing, and it very quickly became boring.
It's like ok, Edward is good and perfect, but that is excusable, he is a gorgeous vampire and the perfect guy to fantasize about. Except here she applies the same logic, Wanda plays the exact same role in this book. good and virtuous, but coming from a violent species so misunderstood and persecuted. where is the uniqueness? who is fantasizing after this submissive alien?

I just found it overall unrealistic with no redeeming qualities (such as the passion of loving a dangerous vampire).

What also annoyed me: every time information was revealed it was through the telling of a story. eeverrry time.; and the characters kept hissing throughout the book. what does that even sound like? is that like a snake sound? do people actually make that noise? again, it was ok when vampires did it... i thought it was unique to them.. i guess not...

The premise was pretty interesting, but I think that she could have gotten the same effect in just a short story, or anyway a really thin book.