Lindsey's review
The Host: A Novel
by Stephenie Meyer
Lindsey's review
The Host: A Novel by Stephenie Meyer
Lindsey's review
rating:
bookshelves:
adult-yet-unclassified,
sci-fi,
teen
I was initially concerned about my ability to finish a 600+ page book in two weeks, without the possibility of renewal. Especially a science fiction book. Not exactly my favorite genre.
However, I really liked it! So much that I read it in three days, despite have to go to work and school. Meyer does such a good job of universalizing whatever genre she chooses.
The story starts out (if you've read what she posted online, this is the first chapter) with human Melanie being given a Soul. Souls are the aliens that have invaded earth and use humans as host bodies. Souls are unusual aliens; they are totally non-violent. They invade places they think need their peaceful, non-confrontational ways, and in their opinion they have done Earth a kindness by taking it out of human control.
Back to Melanie - the minds of the humans vanish when the Souls enter, usually. This does not happen in Melanie's case, with her Soul, Wanderer. Wanderer can still hear Melanie all the tim...more
However, I really liked it! So much that I read it in three days, despite have to go to work and school. Meyer does such a good job of universalizing whatever genre she chooses.
The story starts out (if you've read what she posted online, this is the first chapter) with human Melanie being given a Soul. Souls are the aliens that have invaded earth and use humans as host bodies. Souls are unusual aliens; they are totally non-violent. They invade places they think need their peaceful, non-confrontational ways, and in their opinion they have done Earth a kindness by taking it out of human control.
Back to Melanie - the minds of the humans vanish when the Souls enter, usually. This does not happen in Melanie's case, with her Soul, Wanderer. Wanderer can still hear Melanie all the tim...more
