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I read this in 2009, but I don't remember too much of it. I planned on rereading it next month in preparation for the movie anyway, so this should be fun!
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I'm re-reading it as soon as my e-reader is fixed. ^^
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Aww cool ;)
David wrote: "Bieke wrote: "I'm re-reading it as soon as my e-reader is fixed. ^^"Aww cool ;)"
Yeah, I had to bring it in because it was acting weird and there was a crack in the frame. =C So I'm catching up on the few paperbacks I have on my to-read-list.
I just finished my re-read (probably my 3rd time or so to read it)... I really enjoyed this book (again) but I can see how the 'slower/confusing' start could put people off a bit.
I'm going to enjoy reading The Host again. Like Karen, I like to prepare for the movie by reading the book. Can't wait!
Yeah I was planning on reading it anyway, so let's try to read it in March...
I'm a proud owner of both the ebook and the ginormous Hardcover that should be considered a deadly weapon. I love this book. I, like Karen, have read it at least 5 times and it's one of the only books of mine that I've managed to get my husband to read :) While I don't think Stephanie Meyer is the best of writers (she wouldn't even make my top ten), I do think she tells good stories. I absolutely loved the concepts in this book- the moral dilemmas, what's good and bad, right and wrong. I loved the idea of a 'peaceful' take-over rather than the traditional 'hostile' type. I love Melanie and Wanderer and the evolution of their relationship. I love all the boys. Especially Jamie. And honestly, even though the first part is slower, I was never bored with this book. But, I know that a lot of people give up on it because of that first part so I agree with the earlier comments about toughin it thought that first part.
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All the good things people say about the host is actually the only reason why I want to read it. I read New Moon and I hated it...
I never really noticed the slow start but then again that might just be me.
I love this book! I wish there would be a sequel out sometime soon. But I heard it's gonna be out in 2014 if I am not mistaken
I liked it...The first 150 pages were a bit boring, but after that it was good. And i'm Team Ian, by the way, i didn't much like Jared. Oh, ooh! and I loved Kyle, too :)
I read this book for the first time 2yrs ago. I love it. Its one of m all time fav books :D
@Harshini, it's supposed to be a trilogy. Since I've been waiting since 2009, 2014 doesn't seem that far away!
I get why people how issues with the slow start. I had the same problem. I didn't understand anything of it when I first read it and didn't even continue. And then a friend of mine said it's a really good book and I needed to push through the first half and I did. =) I ended up really liking this book and I think it's way better (and more original) then Twilight. :)
Yeah, overall it's a better book than twilight for sure.
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Yay! I'm glad you got through it to find out how good it is :)
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I really enjoyed this book. It did take me awhile to finish, and I think that was because of the slow start. But I really loved all the characters :) I thought she want sure if she was doing a second book though.
She wasn't, but I read an article not too long ago that she has decided to continue the series and make it a trilogy.
Loved, loved, loved this book. Kate Reading (audio narrator) is absolutely amazing. If I weren't reading 3 other books at present, I'd be re-reading this one. Can't wait for the movie, although I hear it departs somewhat from the book. I didn't notice a slow start, really. It grabbed me right away. And if this is any indication of the writing of Twilight, I see why they're so popular. I will, however, not be reading them. I also can't wait for the sequel. I hope it's as good as this one.
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Ooh another fan, good to have you with us! I'm really looking forward to the sequel too, the movie, who knows? Could be great, could be awful :)
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Hah! Jeb!!!
I'm not usually a fan of books that take awhile to get into, but I do have good memories of this book and I'm looking forward to seeing the movie.
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Nice :) It wasn't hard for me to get into either. I'm the same way, I like to be pulled in from the start ;)
I am never going to finish this by March 31st. I think I'm only about a third of the way through.
DeAnna, don't worry. Just make sure you finish it before it leaves the theaters :) that gives you several weeks more!
I wanted to go to the "midnight" premiere tonight, but I'm obviously not. I've read it before, but it was so long ago that I don't remember much. I definitely want to finish it before I see the movie!
I know this is late...by like 3 months. But I saw this and I just had to comment. I LOVED this book! I read it a few years ago and it just stayed with me. It was an amazing story and I was so moved and inspired by how selfless Wanda was. It effected me so much that I based my college essay on it! And I'll swear up and down that that was the reason they accepted me. Lol!
It was slow in the beginning, but once I got to the point where they met the others I was hooked. I've been trying to read it again to see if I feel the same way the second time through, but it's so long!
Stephenie Meyer needs to write a sequel for this. ASAP! I've watched the movie and loved it :]
I'm reading this currently. I bet it's totally different from normal YA books. I've read first five chaps only .
I think this book is actually a adult book.......I know surprising isn't it :))
I love this book & although Stephanie Meyer said this was her first adult novel I still think it would fit the YA/NA categories. The story is fantastic & a great easy read for all aged 13+ who love dystopia novels.
@Kat I totally agree with you. I didn't even know it was a adult novel till someone told me. lol but it is a good book.
