Journal Entry 1 by rootmartin from Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Monday, August 24, 2009

Product Description

"The author of the Twilight series of # 1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake.

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.

Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

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."
 

Journal Entry 2 by rootmartin from Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Monday, August 24, 2009

This was the first book that I ever read for a book group. I recently joined a book group and we read this as our summer read. It was a lot of fun and the sort of science fiction that I really enjoy. Meyer presented a thoughtful portrayal of humanity and culture as seen through another lens. I was surprised by the depth of conversation that the book provoked at our book club meeting. 

Journal Entry 3 by rootmartin at Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Monday, September 06, 2010

Passing this on through my church's annual yard sale. I hope it finds many readers as it was such an incredible book.