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Stephenie Meyer (Author)
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Publication Date: 2 July 2009
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that takes 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 Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves - Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

Please note that this book contains blank pages from 592 to 597. This is deliberate and integral to the ending of the story.

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  • Paperback: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; Reprint edition (2 July 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0751540641
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751540642
  • Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 4.2 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (758 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Stephenie Meyer is an amazing phenomenon. Out of the brightness of her mind and spirit comes the illuminated darkness of her stories. For no matter how much pain her characters suffer, Meyer infuses the tales with light and hope. -- Orson Scott Card, author of The Ender Saga

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The SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. Backed with a major new film release 29 March 2013.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Twilight! 10 Jan 2011
By K. Pemberton
Format:Paperback
Let's put this in context: I'm a 45-year old man. I read all the Twilight books as they were published, and enjoyed them - a pleasant few hours of pure escapism in each book. Nothing wrong with this. I don't subscribe to the cult following that seems to have developed, but then as I said, I'm no teenager. Good books, all.

However The Host is a tier above Twilight. Though it still contains a small amount of romantic soppery, it is at the core a good, solid sci-fi tale.

This is a gentle read, a pleasant wander rather than a headlong rush. The pace is steady without being pedantic, the characters and settings rich and detailed. There is a deep emotional content which will certainly tug at you.

One to read again and again. I already own the paperback and I'm about to nab a Kindle version too, as soon as the price drops a little.
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522 of 552 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for people who loved Twilight... 25 Feb 2009
By M. Baker
Format:Hardcover
OK, I admit it. I am a 33 year old who really should know better than to read books about teenagers falling for vampires. The fact that I read all four of the Twilight series back to back over 3 days is, I'm sure, nothing to be proud of. Quite simply I have been hooked on them, even though they are not the best written novels and at times I could quite happily have bitten Bella myself just to stop her indecisiveness.
I bought The Host afterwards but was delighted it was a completely different novel to the previous 4. Although I found it a little slow going for probably the first third of the book, I was then completely lost in it. A clever idea, protracted at times but still compelling. I must admit being slightly disappointed with the ending though and found myself disliking the main character just because of her final appearance.
So, if you loved Twilight - read it. If you feel too grown up for teenage vampires, read this first then secretly treat yourself to the Twilight quadrilogy (it will be our secret)...
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127 of 135 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars W-o-w... 27 May 2008
By S Carson
Format:Hardcover
There really aren't enough good comments or adjectives in the dictionary to describe this book. I bought it on a whim, if I'm being honest, not really being a sci-fi fan, and found myself totally and completely loving it only a few pages in.

While the storyline might not be the most obscure, original thing in the world, (imagine Invasion of the Body Snatchers, except this time we lost), Meyer does succeed in giving it a new, surprisingly fresh, twist. The storyline is basically centred around a very experienced 'Soul' (Wanderer) who finds sympathy and friendship with her host (Melanie) who refuses to fade away. And also a strong love for someone she has never met. The two team up and track down the man and Melanie's kid brother, but not all goes to plan, as you could imagine...

Although, on that note, I'd like to say that the characters are the main driving force behind this novel. I always love Meyer's characters - I've read the Twilight series, of course - but these new set really impressed me. Wanderer, as I said before, is the main protagonist, who is likeable in herself just for being kind in nature, but Melanie is also likeable for her strength and stubborn attitude. They completely parallel and contrast each other, which I personally loved. And then there's the boys... Jared, who is the main guy character, in a sense (not for me though, thank you very much) and is who Meyer described as the 'tough' one. And then, of course, there is Ian. I love his character too much for words, and I think he's the real reason as to why I love the story so much...

Anyway, overall, it's obviously a 5/5 for me, and I'd recommend it to anyone - sci-fi fan or not.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars A terrible read
The story started with such promise but it became apparent that nothing really was going to happen. Poorly written and dull story.
Published 14 hours ago by david webster
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Stephanie Meyer
Harmless fun, but still really for a teenage audience. I enjoyed the book but really want her to write a little more gritty. Read more
Published 2 days ago by White Tiger
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I've read all the twilight books by Stephenie Meyer and absolutely loved them! The host is brilliant, I didn't think I could get so lost in a book as I did with twilight. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Sophie Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
I absolutely loved this book, you just feel for Wanda, a soul in (Melanie's) a human's body. Even Melanie starts to like her and form a truce to find the love of her life Jared and... Read more
Published 2 days ago by C. M. White
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Complete page turner, wish there was a sequel. Really, really enjoyed it. I think she's a brilliant writer and highly recommend this book.
Published 4 days ago by Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I think this book is amazing. It's one of the best books I've ever read!! I thought I was really well written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alien invasion
Suitable tor teenagers. The first 10% of the book is very slow & boring. Then the storyline picks up & things start to get interesting. Read more
Published 4 days ago by R. Seed
5.0 out of 5 stars Good story telling again.
Stephenie get's an improbable tale off the ground and manages to suspend your disbelief with some art and clever ideas,
Published 4 days ago by M. Taplin
5.0 out of 5 stars took a little getting used to
it took a while to get into the book. once i did though i thoroughly enjoyed it. it's about souls who have invaded earth and are placed in human bodies. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Englishgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Don't normally read this type of fiction,but the author drew me to it (I'm a great twilight fan.after taking a chapter or two to really get into it I was totally immersed in it and... Read more
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