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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Look, I don't get it either, but The Host is one of my favorite book.
I read it a dozen of time, never getting tired of the intrigue wich i think is pretty original, very sciFY, sometimes weird (maybe cringe ?). Nevertheless, i always love to read it. It's way better, in my opinion than its big brother Twilight.
It is a dystopia, starring aliens and desert, and this combo is a win for me.
Don't be fooled, it's still written by Meyer, so their will be love, but the right one, the prudish one, the "I want you but I can't", the one where men and women are either one thing or the complete opposite...
I would recommend it. It's good, it's easy to read and the plotline is good and original.
I read it a dozen of time, never getting tired of the intrigue wich i think is pretty original, very sciFY, sometimes weird (maybe cringe ?). Nevertheless, i always love to read it. It's way better, in my opinion than its big brother Twilight.
It is a dystopia, starring aliens and desert, and this combo is a win for me.
Don't be fooled, it's still written by Meyer, so their will be love, but the right one, the prudish one, the "I want you but I can't", the one where men and women are either one thing or the complete opposite...
I would recommend it. It's good, it's easy to read and the plotline is good and original.
In the eighth grade, I would have told you this was one of my favorite books. I fondly remember this title and was excited to revisit it again.
I couldn't really make it past the first three chapters. The writing feels repetitive and unedited. I remember the concept behind this whole story to be exciting, but currently I couldn't handle these bits of writing.
"The woman made a sound of amusement. Laughter."
Okay, why did her "sound of amusement" need to be further clarified. I got it when you said "sound of amusement."
On the next page, Meyer does it again.
"The woman breathed out heavily. A sigh."
Again, I know that someone breathing out heavily is a sigh. Why the further explanation?
I've got one more example two pages later. This is when I decided to stop.
"The woman laughed, but the sound was false. There was no real amusement."
If you already stated it "was false," why repeat again "There was no real amusement"?
Frankly, I don't think I've ever read another book with so many odd repetitions like this. Maybe the concept could pull you along, but this is a huge book. My nostalgia just isn't strong enough to help me continue.
I couldn't really make it past the first three chapters. The writing feels repetitive and unedited. I remember the concept behind this whole story to be exciting, but currently I couldn't handle these bits of writing.
"The woman made a sound of amusement. Laughter."
Okay, why did her "sound of amusement" need to be further clarified. I got it when you said "sound of amusement."
On the next page, Meyer does it again.
"The woman breathed out heavily. A sigh."
Again, I know that someone breathing out heavily is a sigh. Why the further explanation?
I've got one more example two pages later. This is when I decided to stop.
"The woman laughed, but the sound was false. There was no real amusement."
If you already stated it "was false," why repeat again "There was no real amusement"?
Frankly, I don't think I've ever read another book with so many odd repetitions like this. Maybe the concept could pull you along, but this is a huge book. My nostalgia just isn't strong enough to help me continue.
Knowing that people will disagree or agree. This is just my opinion. I read about a quarter of this book and to me it just wasn't one of her good books.
I read this book to see if Stephenie Meyer would change her style from Twilight to The Host. She didn't. Men are still carrying girls in their arms while running.
Anyways, the beginning was really slow. It took me a couple of times to read it because I'd put it down after the first or second page. I had no context for this book, however, so that might have been why it was a little more difficult for me to understand what in the world was going on.
This book's concept was definitely interesting. I wish it focused a little more on the souls instead of the sappy love story. I'd recommend it to those who enjoyed Twilight.
Anyways, the beginning was really slow. It took me a couple of times to read it because I'd put it down after the first or second page. I had no context for this book, however, so that might have been why it was a little more difficult for me to understand what in the world was going on.
This book's concept was definitely interesting. I wish it focused a little more on the souls instead of the sappy love story. I'd recommend it to those who enjoyed Twilight.
Another twisted Stephanie Meyer story of a weird and twisted love triangle that you shamefully can't put down! Twilight was about a teenage girl falling in love with a 100+ year old guy that is a vampire. This one is about aliens that take over human bodies and this human body is still strong and leads the alien to go searching for the man she loves. So strange but still sucks u in.
explores the psychological horror of “would you still love me if I was a worm?”
Characters - 4
Writing - 3.5
Plot - 3.5
After wanting to read this book for years, and coming off of the back of reading all of Twilight at the end of last year, I’m really glad I got to listen to The Host at last!
Writing - 3.5
Plot - 3.5
After wanting to read this book for years, and coming off of the back of reading all of Twilight at the end of last year, I’m really glad I got to listen to The Host at last!
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I didn’t expect it, but the way I’m feeling right now is exactly how I felt when I read Twilight for the first time at 16. I wish I had finished this book when I first picked it up back then - but maybe it found its way back to me at the perfect time.
I love Wanda so much it hurts. My heart was bursting by the end, knowing that she finally found a home - and that all the love she so selflessly gave finally came back to her. It was everything she deserved.
Stephenie Meyer, I truly wish you never stopped writing. You’ve always had a way of gripping my heart.
Some books indeed don’t leave you - they just wait until you’re finally ready to feel it fully.
I love Wanda so much it hurts. My heart was bursting by the end, knowing that she finally found a home - and that all the love she so selflessly gave finally came back to her. It was everything she deserved.
Stephenie Meyer, I truly wish you never stopped writing. You’ve always had a way of gripping my heart.
Some books indeed don’t leave you - they just wait until you’re finally ready to feel it fully.