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 okay, but not great As a keen adult fan of the Twilight series (yep I'm well past the YA agegroup but hey us addicted readers don't discriminate where books are concerned lol); I was disappointed in this book. I agree with many people who said it was too slow to start. It takes about a third of the book to get you really interested. (And frankly, I may well have given up had I not known from Ms Meyer's other books what she is capable of). The last two thirds of the book are interesting and yes, overall it was enjoyable. But would I rush to reread it? No. Is it on my 'favourites' shelf with Twilight? No. Would I recommend it to others? Ummmm...maybe if you're not spending a fortune on a copy, (although it would not be in my first 30 recommendations of books). But only purchase this for adults and mature YA readers - not because of the themes, but because I have noticed YA readers struggle with the slowness and extensive (overly extensive for my money) dialogue of this book.Overall, the concept is intriguing but the execution is disappointing.  Disapointing... I'm a big fan of the Twilight series. So, when The Host came out I decided to give it a try purely because it was written by Stephenie Meyer. I'm sorry to say that I didn't like it at all. There seems to be some good fan reviews of the book, but I can't decide if they are completely honest, or written out of loyalty to Stephanie. I can always tell if I like a book because I won't be able to put it down. I'll just keep reading until its finished. The Host felt like it took forever to read, and I kept taking breaks, getting distracted and procrastinating. I think the reason I disliked it is because it dragged in the beginning, it seemed to take forever to get started. The middle was okay, and then it dragged some more. The plot, the setting, the characters, just didn't live up to the wonderful world she produced in Twilight. As far as I'm concerned, Stephenie should stick to Twilight, and get Midnight Sun published ASAP.  The only science fiction story I have ever loved... I am a huge fan of the Twilight series, I believe that they are the best books ever written (except "classics," though these are classics in a way). I was extremely worried about this book - scared that she wouldn't be able to live up to what she has already written. I was also excited to meet a new cast of characters - and excitement won out. I suppose the only one who can top the Twilight series is the author who wrote them. (I do think this book is just as good, if not better [smiley face, Twilight fans don't be mad). Wanderer is the kindest, sweetest person that I think I have ever run across in literature - more self sacraficing than many could be; emotionally and mentally strong. So unwilling to hurt others that she is constantly the one who is hurt. She would rather take the blows for others - an inhuman strength that may come from not actually being human. While she was the character that I loved the most, there are other characters to admire here. Mel is physically strong, she's tough emotionally and physically able to protect herself. (Well, not physically exactly, since Wanderer has control of her body). she is the one that if a reader objectively thinks about it, they know they would act like. or would hope that they would act like, in the same situation. The description and character developement is stunning in SM's new work. This work is a stunning book. It is easy to imagine that it is not really science fiction, that this is really happening. While readers may have wanted to step into the world of Twilight and meet the Cullens, me included, a reader would not want to step into the world of The Host. However, I would still LOVE to meet the characters that have grown so close to me in such a short amount of time, closer still every time I think about the story. Wanderer, Melanie, Ian, Jared, Jamie - and avoid some decidedly nasty characters. this book is actually a little bit deeper than Twilight, on an intellectual level. While some may get mad (but please don't!) Bella only has to deal with problems that concern herself and her family. Wanderer is forced to deal with things that not only concern those whom she loves, but those who she fears and maybe even hates. She has to decide to do the good thing for everyone, not just those that are near and dear to her. and what that thing is. Please read this book. Yes, I am speaking to you. It will entertain you, it will tell a BRILLIANT story, and it will make you think. Not in an annoying, in your face type of way, but subtly, and in a way that will make each and everyone of us better. and taht is what this story is about - it is about humanity from the point of view of someone who isn't, and it is about what being human means, and it isn't always defined by what species a character is. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - (warning: you might want your own copy,you'll want to read it again). Really good! I was a little iffy when I started this book, because it's not exactly my type, but it was really good! Everything was well done: the characters, the descriptions, etc. It really makes you think about how worthy humans are, and teaches you to look at all sides of a story and not judge too quickly. I reccommend it! | |||||||||||||
