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 Tedious and Unnecessarily Voluminous November 13, 2008
D. Perez (L.A., CA)
I picked up the book because I'd read the "Twilight" series. The "Twilight" books were interesting enough to keep me hooked, but were unnecessarily voluminous and overwritten. I picked up "The Host" expecting the story would be interesting (I like the genre). I was wrong. This book is plagued by, what I guess is this author's style, which is just too much writing and not enough substance: the book would have been better read if it were edited down by 1/3. In addition, I had no sympathy for Wanderer (the protagonist), didn't know where the story was headed when I was 3/4 of the way through the book, and wasn't even mildly interested in the outcome. I don't recommend the book unless you enjoy unimaginative, tedious reads.
 Another winner by Stephanie Meyer November 12, 2008
M. Compton (Woodbury, NJ USA)
I was wowed by the Twilight Series- never thought she would be able to impress me again. But this book was fantastic! So much detail- she has quite an imagination. Another 600+ page book that didn't last long enough. I'm just sorry it didn't last for 4 books, too!
 SM is a good story tell BUT November 11, 2008
J. Aultman (every where)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have to say the whole idea is not new ( Start Trek Deep Space Nine Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax)the story was ok, a little long and dran out and st times hard to push theu. I did not like the end with SM giving the Host a young Body to be with Ian but ( SM being a little twisted Like Jacbob and the Baby in Broken Dawn the Epic Fail) she likes to pair up young woman with older men no matter how creepy it is
 Very good November 9, 2008
jpwelch15 (Visalia, CA USA)
I bought this book to go on a long trip to visit family and I must say I really did enjoy it. It kept me entertained on all of my flights and kept me from getting bored. I thought the concept was very unique and well thought out and something unlike I've ever heard before. The characters were well written and although it was a longer story, it went by fast. The ending I thought was also very well done. All around a very good novel. I'm curious to try the Twilight Series as well but I wonder if it's a bit too young for me, more for teens and people in their 20's? I would like to read other books by this author though!
Fantasy sci-fi thriller November 9, 2008
Red (Liverpool)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As far as fantasy thrillers go this was very good. The characters were deep and enthralling, keeping your interest all the way through. There was enough suspense to keep you turning the pages, and plenty of action. If you enjoy Lee Child`s Jack Reacher books then this will please you. I`m a series fan and enjoy Child and Michael Connelly books immensely, if you like that kind of thriller read the `Soft Target` books by Conrad Jones. They are unputdownable!! Back to the review, ten out of ten.
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