If you are planning to read The Host by Stephenie Meyer, prepare for complete immersion. This unique story tells of extraterrestrials and survival as well as love and compassion. Undoubtedly, this thriller will have you sweating until you finish the last page. Overall, The Host is a very enjoyable read.Just like the Twilight series, you’re hooked from the very beginning. Wanderer, a “soul”, is placed inside a host body. One thing she doesn’t count on is the fierce Melanie fighting to keep the people she loves, Jamie (her brother) and Jared (her boyfriend), safe. Through Melanie’s memories, Wanderer comes to love Jamie and Jared as well, succumbing to human emotions, and she’ll now do anything to keep Jamie and Jared safe.
This is a brilliant read; however, there were some flaws in the writing. Wanderer, the main character, doesn’t know much about human emotions other than what she’s been experiencing. Yet as the story goes on, Wanderer suddenly knows all the answers. Correct me if I’m wrong, but that’s not a human quality at all. This book was about Wanderer getting used to imperfections, instead of conquering them. Nevertheless, this miniscule problem is best overlooked when one is looking at the big picture.
It’s worth every stressful second to read this novel. The plot is designed well and, it’s also creative; it’s hard to find a boring moment. This was an extraordinary story to tell. Despite the plot’s contribution and originality, it’s actually the characters make this novel a success. Just like in the Twilight books, Stephenie Meyer has created real, distinctive, and erratic characters that people make connections with. You laugh with them, you cry with them, you get annoyed with them, and you cheer with them when they’re triumphant.
Despite its insignificant defects, this novel was incredible. Stephenie Meyer shows she can go beyond the Twilight series and still be an artistic genius. The plot will have you tense, and the characters will drive you crazy. In a peculiar way, it’s a good thing, and I think everyone needs
to experience it.
How'd I do? Anyone?
Despite its insignificant defects, this novel was incredible. Stephenie Meyer shows she can go beyond the Twilight series and still be an artistic genius. The plot will have you tense, and the characters will drive you crazy. In a peculiar way, it’s a good thing, and I think everyone needs
to experience it.
How'd I do? Anyone?
2 comments:
You have me excited to read it!
I have been needing a good read for summer. I just got it for my birthday and cannot wait to start.
Did I tell you that I finished The Host? Two words...Loved It! Every bit as much as the Twilight series. Thanks for the review, very helpful.
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