The Host

By: Stephenie Meyer

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that takes 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.©2008 Stephenie Meyer

The Host

I loved this book. After having the cover of The Host starring at me all the while I was reading the Twilight Series, I had to read it. I love Wanderer. The rollercoaster of emotions that was her plight with the humans and the choices she makes. A great read/listen.

Surprised me

Okay... it didn't surprise me as in twists and turns - I could see most of it coming - but by how much I liked this. I'm not usually a fan of slow narrated stuff (bought it in a post-Twilight moment of insanity), but this book still sucked me right on in.
I especially liked the fact that the author didn't seize every opportunity to make a disastrous cliff hanger of every situation. Everything just keeps working out, which is actually nice. The interest comes from the commentary on human nature - the story isn't particularly deep and meaningful, but it does make you think a little.
Look forward to the sequel.

Enjoyable albeit Soap Operatic at Times

I enjoyed this audio book, this being the first I have listened to. I loved the Twilight series, but with HOST was a bit disappointed - the reactions of the characters at times seems a little unrealistic and over-exaggerated. They somehow seemd two dimensional at times, not believable. There were places I found a little monotonous however the storyline kept me interested and at times I found myself keen to keep listening, or thinking about the characters... Worth it for good escapism - I would certainly "read" any sequels to this!

Wrong choice in narrator

Choice in narrator was terrible. If I don't like a book I normally just keep quiet. In this case I still love the story but the narrator butchered it. She is little better than virtual voice. Which frustrates me as I do not purchase virtual voice books.

The story is still just as wonderful as it has always been. I would however recommend a physical or electronic copy and not this audible version.

To be fair there are moments the narrator elevates her reading to the point I can forget she is frustrating me.

good story and great narrator

What made the experience of listening to The Host the most enjoyable?

The Narrator didn't just read, she performed

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

the Concept is really interesting

What about Kate Reading’s performance did you like?

the different voices she puts on

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when the people started to accept the main character