Stephenie Meyer's The Host

[Rouge]

I was stupid and this was stupid. GROSSSS.

[Nyx]

I haven't read it yet, but I really want to. Good to know that she's improving her writing style, right now I'm re-reading New Moon and just realizing how her descriptions get really weak at some parts.

[Rouge]

I haven't read it yet, but I really want to. Good to know that she's improving her writing style, right now I'm re-reading New Moon and just realizing how her descriptions get really weak at some parts.

Not only are they weak, but they're repetitive too.
She really doesn't do that in The Host and I'm really excited for her for not doing that.

Brava Stephy!

[Nyx]

Alright, well due to your high comments about it: I just put it on hold at the library xD

[Rouge]

Alright, well due to your high comments about it: I just put it on hold at the library xD

Yes! Someone else to discuss it with.
Finally!:D

[Zombified]

I saw this at the bookstore today and I thought of you.
:)

Of course, I bought a completely different book instead.
But I still thought of you!
:D

[Rouge]

I was like, "whoa. He did not buy that book."
then I read that you didn't. :P

It was really really good. One of those weird romances that I just don't want to give up... :love:

I love falling in love with characters in books. The only problem with that is that they aren't real. :(

Maybe I'll find me an !#$ Ian someday.

[Carraka]

I might read this some day if I have time.

I've shied away from Twilight on purpose, because I'm afraid I'm still at that susceptible age where I'll like it. But maybe Host wouldn't be so bad. Aaah, it all depends. My friends enjoy it though (and these are the smart friends), so it can't be too off.

[elainers]

I found the beginning a little slow, but it picked up in the middle. There were times when I'd look up and realized that I'd been absorbed for hours.

It's one of those books and main characters that made me close the book and want to go off and do some good in the world haha.

I was a little dissatisfied with the ending and some of the plot -- but very glad that I took the time to read it!

[Circe.]

I'm in the middle of the book now. I'm enjoying this book soooooooo much. I skipped a few of your post because I don't want the ending spoiled.

[Rouge]

That's good.
Don't look at the spoiler in my sig because that WILL spoil it for you.
:P

[Circe.]

Well I finally finished the book.... I absolutely loved it. Definitely recommended.

[Quarab58]

I literally just finished it yesterday. It was way better than I thought it would be! I lovedd the Twilight series, but I was worried about reading her new book. Definitely way better than her others. :]

[Rouge]

Yay!!
I'm not the only one that thinks it's better than Twilight.
Ian:love:

[Ichigo]

This book, seriously saved my life. Well not really, but I cried reading it<like constanly. It was like a drip of water falling from my eye the whole book>. I didn't even know I could cry still. I'm so emotional all the time now, and I swear it's because of this book. It's weird, but I'm really happy...for myself.

I started reading it, and then stopped for a while. But then when it got further in, I read it in two sit downs. Reading into the wee hours of the night, and then I re-read it. It wasn't so emotional the second time, but I guess that's to be expected.

THANK YOU TSUKI FOR MENTIONING THIS BOOK. Changed my freakin life.
I want an Ian. For Christmas.

[seikoXchan]

I can give two words that describe the book:
Pure genius.
I absolutely love this book. And Ian. But doesn't everyone? Nyah~

[Ichigo]

Ian....*drools*

Is she writing another one in the series?

[Rouge]

IKNEWYOU'DLIKEIT!

i♥ian. And I want one for Christmas too. :P
I'm really happy that you liked it.

Oh, and I'm not sure if she's writing another one. I almost hope that she doesn't because I don't want it ruined for me like Twilight. :)

[seikoXchan]

She is writing another one. I heard that she was interviewed and asked that; she said yes! ^^ I was so happy. Kyaa~

[Rouge]

O.O
No.!!!!

[Ichigo]

Oh well. Twilight was bad even before the sequels started.

But yeah, Tsuki. Your like...the best.

[seikoXchan]

O.O
No.!!!!


Yessssss!
Why no though? -confuzzled-

[Rouge]

Because! She ruined the end to Twilight, and I love The Host!
I don't want her to ruin that for me too!!

:(

[Ichigo]

I see your point...

but we should hope for the best, expect the worst.

[Rouge]

Yep.

:)

i♥ian.

"Love is when he brings you cheetos."

I have that as a flair button on Facebook. ^^

[Gandalf the White]

I just started the book and its pretty good so far. Thanks to Tsuki Hikari. :P

[Rouge]

Mhm. That's right.
Man, I'm amazing. *conceited* :P

[Nyx]

I started it..about 100 pages in, it gets boring at parts but pretty good, I already like it more than breaking dawn xD

[Rouge]

Good. That's all that matters. :D

[Ichigo]

Best book ever.
I want that flair button Tsuki...
Except I've not added that application so... whatevs. :)

[Nyx]

Read it. Loved it. Couldn't put it down.


IAN! <3 x100000

[Majyk]

Okay, Tsuki, I ordered it from the library like, two seconds ago. It sounded better than Twilight, and I said I'd look at it, so... Yeah. Only thing is, about every copy in my library's system is either on hold, or checked out, so it'll be a little whille...

[Ichigo]

It's worth the wait. Although the suspense must be killing you... :D

[Majyk]

Yes. I clicked on a link in someone's sig which brought me to Meyer's website, and instead of looking at Breaking Dawn, I clicked on The Host and read the blurb thingy. Caught my insterst :D

EDIT: Actually, Nyx's spoiler is killing me. So tempting to just click on it...

[Rouge]

Don't do it!

[Majyk]

What? Click on the spoiler? I didn't. I do have self-control.

[Rouge]

xP Whatever. :)

It's so amazing. ^^ ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[seikoXchan]

It's not a spoiler. It's just a fact. <3

[Beakzz]

Oh my gosh, I read this about a month ago... loved it. Twilight got boring after a while... but this was completely different. I couldn't put it down although I must admit that when I first started reading it I found it hard to get into. But oh well, once I got past the first three chapters or so it was amazing!

[Rouge]

Yep, I like you. ^^

[Phantom]

I ordered it off Amazon.

[Rouge]

You're amazing too.

^^

[Phantom]

Yay!

[DarthVader]

What is The Host?

[Nyx]

A book...

[Phantom]

Duh... Gosh, Vader, get with the times. :P

[Double A]

I'm still waiting for New Moon.

[Nyx]

You haven't read New Moon yet? I think its the best in Twilight Serious.

[Rouge]

I have to agree. The emotion it is overwhelming.
As for the fourth, Stephanie Meyer can kiss my butt.

Darth Vader! The Host is the most amazing...well, one of the most amazing books I've ever read.

....Where have you been!? lol. :P

[Ichigo]

I went to her website and found that Midnight Sun was leaked on to the internet.
So I've been spending the day reading it. But it's not all of it... just up the the good part... GRR.
And now apparently she might not get it published. :mad: I want it published.

I've just finished reading the Host again. And I still cried so...
Good Book.

[Rouge]

I saw that on Facebook. I joined the same group you did.

:( that makes me sad.
I thought, "maybe from his PoV the sex scenes would be moe graphic. I want more pillow-biting!
:mad:

[Ichigo]

HAHAHA! Ooh Tsuki.... I never even thought of that. ;)

[Zombified]

*Huffs*

Fan girls...

:rolleyes:

[Rouge]

You wouldn't understand. :rolleyes:

Isn't that an amazing thought Ichi? :P

[Ichigo]

I guess so. Although, I'm rather off Edward. It's all about Ian now. :)

Although Midnight Sun[the bit that was posted] was...touching. Edward was cute in it.

[Rouge]

I know.
Ian = Love.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[Nyx]

I saw that on Facebook. I joined the same group you did.

:( that makes me sad.
I thought, "maybe from his PoV the sex scenes would be moe graphic. I want more pillow-biting!
:mad:

Wow, Tsuki. Ilu. Seriously xD

But it IS all about Ian now.
Level of awesomeness:
Ian
Jacob
Emmett
Jasper
----and then somewhere far down:
Edward.

[Rouge]

Wow, Tsuki. Ilu. Seriously xD

But it IS all about Ian now.
Level of awesomeness:
Ian
Jacob
Emmett
Jasper
----and then somewhere far down:
Edward.


xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

[Phantom]

xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

I would say...

Ian
Carlisle
Jacob
Jasper
Emmet




















Edward...

[Nyx]

xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

Jacob is before Edward for you? I thought you were on Team Edward?
Did you convert?
YES!

[Phantom]

I've always been on Team Jacob! :D
Just so everyone knows...

[Rouge]

Man screw Jacob and Edward.
It's all about Ian now. Has been for months. :D

[Nyx]

So true. Ian <3

[Phantom]

It only just began to be all about Ian, for me.

[Rouge]

Make it ALL BE ABOUT IAN ALL THE TIME for you.

:D

♥ian♥

[Phantom]

It is now. :D

[Rouge]

That's good.
^^

[Nyx]

That's great ^^

[Ichigo]

Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.

[Mercy]

Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.
It probably isn't just you.
I have a feeling SMeyer recycles her characters....

Please don't kill me...:(

[Nyx]

Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.

Hm, I don't see Jacob and Jamie as similar. But Kyle and Emmett ARE very similar. That's probably why I like Kyle...

[Ichigo]

I know I like Kyle...haha...

No need to worry Mercy. She probably does.

[Rouge]

I noticed Kyle/Emmet too.

Jaimie is kind of like Jacob... Sort of. But not quite.

[Ichigo]

pre were wolf Jacob.
And Wanderer and Bella.

[Nyx]

Yea, she definately recycles. But I didnt really expect more from S. Mayer.

[Rouge]

How can you?
Oh well, it doesn't matter. Ian's just amazing. I don't care, she executed his character very well.

[Ichigo]

Mhm. In the movie I went to see tonight there was a guy named Ian. It was...spooky.
:D

[Rouge]

Was he all amzing like?

[Ichigo]

Very. He was in the Sisterhood of the Traveling pants 2.
Which was a bad movie if you try to compare it to the books. Terrible. But with Ian [<3]

Are you happy Tsuki? You've got us all swooning over him now. :P

[Rouge]

Yep I am happy. I don't have to do it alone. :D

[Emmer]

I was like, "whoa. He did not buy that book."
then I read that you didn't. :P

It was really really good. One of those weird romances that I just don't want to give up... :love:

I love falling in love with characters in books. The only problem with that is that they aren't real. :(

Maybe I'll find me an !#$ Ian someday.

Is Ian better than Edward?

[Rouge]

:O YES!
Yesyesyes

YESH!

[Emmer]

I might get that book.:cool:

[Rouge]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/luvinseannscott/The_Host_movie_poster_by_AnaB.jpg

Ichi pointed this out to me, and I did research this afternoon and sadly, it's not real.

They're perfect too! :(

[appleofmyeye]

Ug, I never did finish The Host. i got as far as the part when she is talking to the psycologist. Can someone tell me why I should continue?

[Rouge]

Because Ian is amazing.

And because I say so. xP

[Majyk]

Tsuki, I thought that was real for a sec. Until I read the rest of the post. Drat. And I haven't finished The Host yet, either. I've had to return it to the library twice because I can't find the time to read it. I've ordered it again, though, and hopefully I'll finish it this time :P

[Ichigo]

It's not real then?
OH MY! They look perfect. I'm not sure about Melanie, but Jared? He's perfect. That dude from Supernatural is...amazing.

I always imagined Melanie darker, with a tan.

[Rouge]

No, sadly it isn't real. :( I love the guy for Ian.

[Ichigo]

I'm going to find whoever made that and kick their butt. It's perfect.

[azfarfarooqi]

it happens to most every writer.......writing a book is'nt an easy task and people learn a lot and improve a lot as well after there first book is around....you see can see weakness in sorcerer's stone as well but JK Rowling certainly improved a lot afterwards........any ways how is twilight the book compared to the movie??????

[Rouge]

The movie's better, but considering this is The Host's thread, I'd ask in the Twilight thread. :laugh:

[Polly]

I loved this book, more than the first Twilight book and LOADS more than the rest.
I felt like hugging her when I realised how much better she'd gotten, then slapping her when I heard that she might be writing more.
Stephenie, please don't! :(

[D'Mayoru]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/luvinseannscott/The_Host_movie_poster_by_AnaB.jpg

Ichi pointed this out to me, and I did research this afternoon and sadly, it's not real.

They're perfect too! :(

That's very well done. It wouldn't necessarily be quite difficult, but it takes time.

As to the book. I read Twilight on a recommendation, it was quite a good book. I never bothered to continue on with the series as I felt that the plot was leaning more towards the feminine psyche.

[Ichigo]

I want her to write another one.... If she's gotten better then I want to see how much better she really is.
But at the same time, this book lies so close to my heart, and I mean that in the most melodramatic way possible. I love it, changed my life and whatnot.

[Majyk]

The first one was good, and I'm not sure a second one would be any good. If that makes sense. But I'd probably read it if she wrote it, anyway :p

[Frezno]

I loved The Host! I thought it was very insightful.

[pebhorses]

i whloeheartedly agree with this review. i read twilight, and i didnt like it that much, but i thought the host was soooooo much better. i cant believe its the same author.

[aj.e]

No offense to anyone, but this isn't much of a review. Give us summaries, character insights, what did you like and what did you hate about the book. You can't just say it's "believable" and "emotional". You have to explain why they're believable and emotional. I can't believe this had more comments than those other reviews that really has info into them.

[Rowenny]

I've read this book a while ago- like half a year ago. I don't really know weather I liked it that much or not. I guess it was ok for a short and fast reading, but this is one of the books that just dissapears from my mind when I finish it. Nothings stays. Empty. The plot was ok, descriptions interesting enough to read, but that is all.

[Emsidian]

What is "The Host" about

[Bowie20049]

There's a place called Google :P

[Emsidian]

There is also a thing called be nice and help others, Bowie. :)

[Shaun]

There's also a place where everyone isn't lazy and eats their vegetables. It's called Hidden Valley, and everyone has one. So clickety click for you :P

[Emsidian]

:P Nice Shaun, 'Hidden Valley'.

[Rouge]

There's a place called Google :P

There is also a thing called be nice and help others, Bowie. :)

There's also a place where everyone isn't lazy and eats their vegetables. It's called Hidden Valley, and everyone has one. So clickety click for you :P
Google/wikipedia is your friend.

[Emsidian]

what is the age group?

[Rouge]

what is the age group?
Young adult.
Seriously, wikipedia can tell you all of this. I mean, really?

[Emsidian]

I looked it up on Wikipedia AND read the back of the book today, seriously. So, there's nothing bad? Appropraite for a 12 year old?

[Rouge]

I looked it up on Wikipedia AND read the back of the book today, seriously. So, there's nothing bad? Appropraite for a 12 year old?
well, yeah. It's stephenie meyer. It can't really get bad. She's a mormon that hates violence and sex.

[Tegzz]

Ok. This book was absolutely amazing!
I loved it so much more than Twilight. One of my best friends called me a traitor because of it. :P

Okay, Stephenie has improved in her writing abilities so much since Twilight. I mean, the woman's whole style was better! Her characters were believable, her plotline was believable, I mean, it was very emotional.

I've had a quote from the book in my sig for a while now, and I'd just like to tell you guys that that was my favorite quote from the book.
Don't read it if you haven't read the book though! It'll ruin the ending for you D: You wouldn't want that. Trust me. You wouldn't.

I read the book in all of two days. I was so engrossed in it that I didn't want to do anything else. :D

Hoorah for good books!

But seriously, if you didn't like Twilight, I'd consider giving this a chance.
Just try it.

9/10 ^^

...Traitor.

[Peppermental]

well, yeah. It's stephenie meyer. It can't really get bad. She's a mormon that hates violence and sex.

I hope we learn that she has a bondage fetish one day from her text messages... Tiger Woods style.

[bravenheart]

While I liked the Host so much better than Twilight, I will admit with disappointment that she seriously needs to get over describing people's eyes. It is seriously annoying to me. That and her apparent addiction to characters who are presented as "intelligent, yet...weak". But I'll let it pass since Wanda's an alien. :p