The Host by Stephenie Meyer

619 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced
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Description

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. 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.  Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51,255 reviews

Moods

adventurous 79%
emotional 67%
tense 40%
hopeful 36%
mysterious 30%
reflective 26%
dark 22%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
inspiring 15%
funny 10%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 29%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.71

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