Search - The Host

I think its too bad this book got "swept under the rug" because of Twilight. It's sorta slow in the beginning, but once it picks up it REALLY picks up. I absolutely loved this book; nearly as much as Twilight! I've never been into the sci-fi alien theme - I've always been for vampires and werewolves - but The Host was an excellent read. It really makes you think about what makes us human. I would recommend for anyone.

Most people are focused on Meyers "twilight" series, so few have read "The Host". It is a rough start, is gets very scifi'ish in the beginning. But if you just give it a chance and get thru the first part, you will fall in love with the characters. I was swept away by them, it is an amazing love story that conquers even the worse of circumstances.

I read the twilight series and did enjoy them though I wasn't sure I was ready for another like it. This was nothing like it. Because the book is so thick, I found myself shelving it for other quicker reads. I'm glad I finally picked it up. The story was a unique concept and a great read. The only flaw was once again I wanted to slap the female lead character for being so weak. I found myself shouting, "grow a backbone!" but the true character behind the host was just that. All in all, excellent read and another great book by Stephanie Meyer.

I don't do science fiction or fantasy or whatever the genre is called... BUT, I love this book! OK, I admit I am a twilighter too, but in my defense, they are fun, entertaining reads. I agree that it really is a shame this book didn't get half the attention it deserves because of the Twilight phenomenon. This book is so much more in depth, suspenseful and developed than any of the Twilight books. If you are turned off by them don't even try to compare - pretend they are by different authors. Itis hard to put down - there is love - romantic and familial and drama, action and suspense. It has it all. It stll shocks me how much I liked this book - especially since I had to be forced into reading it. It has opened me up to reading a whole new genre. I only wish she had three more in 'Host' Serie - if only... ;)