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Even better than the Twilight Saga	Customer Rating:
I couldn't stop reading the Twilight Saga--read all 4 books in less than 3 weeks. I must say that The Host is better than the entire story arc of the Twilight Saga. I am looking forward to the sequels. I read on Stephenie's website that she already had 2 sequals in mind for The Host. Sadly, I will have to WAIT till she writes them!

Extraordinary!

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When I began reading "The Host" I was very surprised to realize that this book was not anything like Stephenie Meyers: Twilight Series. I did love her other series but I do think that "The Host" is more unique and exciting. So if you were not disappointed by Stephie Meyer's other work then you will definetly be happy with this novel. "The Host" takes place in the near future where creatures called 'souls' come to earth and take over human bodies, using them as 'hosts'. 'Souls' have traveled to dozens of other planets and can live as long as they want if they do not choose to stay in the same body for too long of a time. The Wanderer is one of these souls who is quite popular in her civilization for being in over seven different planets with at least seven different hosts. Melanie is Wanderer's host but she is different than any other host that Wanderer has had. Melanie can communicate, fill Wanderer's mind with dreams and occasionally take over the body for short periods of time. With this unique occurance the two of them end up going on a journey to find Melanie's younger brother and lover. This starts the trail of finding and getting past those who cannot understand and realizing who really is the monster. I highly recommend "The Host" and hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

stephenie does it again	Customer Rating:
after reading the twilight series i had very high hopes for the host and it delevired. this book is amazing and i recomoned it to anyone and everyone.

wow!	Customer Rating:
when i enjoy a book it can take me maybe a day to read it. this book took me 4. but this 2was 4 timess longer than my usual books and i read it whenever i had a chance it was abolutely fantastic! i want more! kudos to the author! wow!

Boring Rehashed Plot

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Okay, let me say that Meyer's "Twilight" series was a fun quick read...an excellent way to escape. So when I got 'The Host' was interested, especially since this was suppose to be more...mature. I read all the reviews and what not, so I knew it got off to a really slow start. I got up 2\3 to the end...and couldn't take it anymore. I found the plot predictable like all alien bodysnatcher stories, and did not feel or connect with any of the somewhat whiney characters. I really tried to give this book a serious shot, and after frequent breaks with other books, it didn't change...and even though I absolutely hate not finishing a book or movie once I start it (no matter how good or bad), I had to stop. However strangely enough I don't feel so bad or guilty...for the first time...huh.