Though shes the author of the twilight series, a blockbuster story about vampires, this venture into the science fiction realm is by far stephenie meyer s best work. In the host, a host is a human body that has been unwillingly implanted with an alien parasite. But really stephenie meyer i think your excuse for being unsure as to write this book is terribly lame. The host is not just a scifi book, its more than that i felt, stephenie meyer creates an amazing character in wanderer, a character you genuinely care for. Based on this dream, meyer wrote the draft of what became chapter of the book. I mean i i cant even im a mixture of insane, insane, insane excitement, and this horrible, horrible, horrible dread that sequels may tint the flawless world stephenie meyer has created well anyways, thats just how i feel. A novel mass market paperback was released august 1, 2011 melanie stryder refuses to fade away. The host by stephenie meyer book club discussion questions. The host is just the perfect ya dystopian romance novel. Remembering the host, a scifi book that barely wanted to. Twilight bella has moved from living with her mom to live with her dad charlie in forks, washington while her mother renee travels with her husband. The host by stephenie meyer at the best online ebook storage. What is the status of sequels of the host and other stephenie. Kevin is perfectly normal aside from the fact that he kept the name kevin 3.
Stephenie meyer went on to write three more books in the young adult series about romance between a vampire and a human. The host series by stephenie meyer goodreads share book. Despite having expressed intention to write a trilogy, with the second and third books being called the soul and the seeker, respectively, meyer has not published any followup novels to the host as of 2019. Most of it is spent listening to wanda and melanie internally bicker over whether its okay to make out. With utmost respect and courtesy to the author, no money or profit will eve. It started when racing song took on the bodys host name, kevin. I would like for there to be a sequel and even if i didnt id probably still read it anyway so. This book is one ive read more than once and turn to for tawdry escapism and entertainment.
So here is an update what is the status of sequels of the host and other stephenie meyer novels. Not for sale this pdf file was created for educational, scholarly, and internet archival use only. Once upon a time, a soul called racing song was taken over by its host body. Apr, 2010 the host is a science fictionromance novel by stephenie meyer. It ended when the host tried to cut the soul from its body.
Best known for her twilight series, stephenie meyers fourbook collection has sold over 100 million copies globally in over 50 countries, with translations in 37 different languages. Try as she might, this brigham young graduate could not get the dream out of her head so, after attending to her domestic duties, she sat down and began to write. Sep 11, 2009 but in my humble opinion, reading the host is one of the biggest wastes of time out there. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 620 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pdfthe host by stephenie meyer book free download 620 pages free download or read online the host pdf epub book. Under the influence of melanies emotions, wanderer is compelled to search for melanies love jared and brother jamie, who are still in hiding. The host by stephenie meyer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 2003, stephenie meyer was a stayathome mom of three boys when she woke up from a dream featuring character that seemed real to her. The host 2 english and korean edition stephenie meyer on. Best known for her twilight series, the 4 book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally.
I have to say i found the host so gripping and the story line was pretty good. Meyer has said that she is working on additional books in the host series and that she intends to write a trilogy. For no matter how much pain her characters suffer, meyer infuses the tales with light and hope. The host by stephenie meyer is a science fiction thriller, where an alien race of parasites takes over earth, and uses humans for host bodies. Did you connect more with one voice than the other. Taylor lautner, kristen stewart, stephenie meyer and robert pattinson at the twilight saga. Featuring one of the most unusual love triangles in literature, the host is a. Why might stephenie meyer have chosen to tell the story in this way. Korean edition of sf thriller the host by a new york times bestseller stephenie meyer, author of the twilight series. Jul 31, 2009 the host by stephenie meyer keith brooke. Best known for her twilight series, the 4book collection has sold over 100 million copies globally. The host veers too often into either melodrama or sheer tedium, and for much of the book, melanie and the rest of the cast eke out an existence.
I enjoyed the host because it was about the good in people, all people. And this definitely wont be the last time ive read this book. While most of the host is narrated by wanderer, melanie occasionally takes over the narration to relate important memories. Tonight in philadelphia stephenie meyer announced that she is currently writing the the host sequel. Both max irons and jake abel who are on tour with meyer. Tonight in philadelphia stephenie meyer announced that she is currently writing the the host sequel the novel will be entitled the seeker. The host is a science fictionromance novel by stephenie meyer. Inspired by a dream, she wrote the first book and attracted the. The host by stephenie meyer abebooks passion for books. Featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, the host is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time. The host by meyer, stephenie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Is stephanie meyer ever going to write a sequel to the host. Stephenie meyer on twilight, feminism and true love. Stephenie meyer is an amazing phenomenonout of the brightness of her mind and spirit comes the illuminated darkness of her stories.
Stephenie meyer, born on december 24, 1973, in hartford, connecticut, is the bestselling author of the twilight book series. Each day we unveil a new book deal at a specially discounted pricefor that day only. Remembering the host, a scifi book that barely wanted to be scifi. The souls believe they are transforming the vicious human world into a utopia. Shell already have far too much to deal with as she acclimates. The host book is fantastic and a great book to read. Host has a few good ideas to play with, but meyer never gives much weight to the horror of the invasion or the philosophical problems of wanderers situation, instead choosing to focus on the difficulties the alien experiences dealing with friendship and passion. The book is about earth, in a post apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race, known as souls, and follows one souls predicament when the consciousness of her human host refuses to give up her body. Download and read online for free the host by stephenie meyer. She graduated from brigham young university with a degree in english literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in arizona. Available in a tall premium editionnmeyers stunning followup to her phenomenal twilight saga, now a major motion picture from open road films to be released on march 29, 20, starring saoirse ronan the lovely bones and directed by andrew niccol in time. The book describes one souls predicament when the mind of its human host refuses to cooperate with her takeover.
The first edition of this novel was published in may 6th 2008, and was written by stephenie meyer. Melanie stryder, a captured rebel, resists the takeover of her mind by wanderer, the soul implanted in her body. The host by stephenie meyer, 9780751550979, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. The novel introduces an alien race, called souls, which takes over the earth and its inhabitants. Host by stephenie meyer, signed abebooks passion for books. The book is about earth, in a post apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race.
Stephenie meyer reveals shes working on the host sequel. Apr 28, 2015 i was just searching for the answer to the same question and this thread came up in results. But the book is less about the host, melanie, than it is about the alien, wanderer, because wanderer finds that her human host if more powerful than any host shes had before. According to meyer, the idea for twilight came to her in a dream on june 2, 2003 about a human girl and a vampire who was in love with her but thirsted for her blood. For a book thats over 600 pages, the host has very little action or plot development. This is the official website of author stephenie meyer.
Humans tried to fight back against the parasites in the beginning but eventually lost, leaving only a handful of humans left, struggling to maintain their true human nature and keep their spiritual. Therefore, i decided to do a little research in order to find out for both us and any others fans of the novel. Buy the host 2 book online at low prices in india the host 2. Orson scott card, author of the ender saga a fascinating, passionate, and unique psychological thriller. Dec 23, 20 free ebook the host by stephanie meyer english 1. The host is a science fiction romance novel by stephenie meyer. May 06, 2008 as outside forces make wanderer and melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love. Stephenie meyer is an american novelist and film producer who is best known for writing the twilight saga books. Aug 3, 2017 images and quotes from the host book and film. The book is about earth, in a post apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race, known as souls, and follows one souls predicament when the consciousness of her human host refuses to cooperate with the taking over of her body. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book.