The Host - Book Review
Ok... I read it and have to say that even though it has a completely different feel and whole new story away from Twilight - I really enjoyed it :)
The book was more sci fi than I have ever been, but it had some neat twists and thoughts. I could not put it down. If you are expecting the Twilight again it isn't, but if you are looking for a good read by a great author I say go for it.
I loved that it mixed Sci Fi with life... thoughts and emotions. It felt real which is something that Stephenie is great at doing and capturing! I have to say that I ended up having lots to think about after reading it. Dealing with life and my past, I know that my views are different than others. This helped me look at everything in a broader perspective. (Ok, maybe super broader considering the topic). I like books that make me think - almost like a double meaning or mult. perspective type of scenarios. Not a hard read and only one word that is a cuss word - (not in our home... but to some). I think it was more teenage friendly than Twilight... but that is me. Very well done. So out of 5 stars I give **** out of 5. Simply because It really is hard to top Twilight series, or even My Sister's Keeper... and such, but so worth the read still. :)
5 comments:
I did read the Twilight series and enjoyed the books. I couldn't quite decide how much I liked them, though. I was torn.
I heard of the Host and don't really like Sci-Fi, but maybe I'll give it a try.
I am not a Sci Fi fan either... never have read much of them, but this was one that was worth reading in my opinion. At first I was hesitant, but then I could not put the book down. She really is good at drawing you into her stories!!!
Jordan just told me that she wanted to read this one. SO.... I was not happy with the sexual tension in the Twilight series and that Jordan read them before I could check them first. and so with that in mind, what is you opinion on this one? I don't have time to read everything and I know I have to let her make her own decisions, but I guess I would have thought I could trust an LDS author not to put that kind of tension in her books. Sorry. I am really adamant that way.
So much less sexual referencing or tension than the Twilight series. That is why I say it is more kid friendly to read.
Don't apologize. I don't want my children reading the Twilight series until they are married. I don't mind them reading the Host though. Much safer! ;)
I agree. This one was better then the Twilight series when it came to the sexual stuff, but there was a little of it there, still. I liked this one a lot better than Twilight, but it took me a long time to get over the fact that I know Stephanie, and couldn't seperate her from the books. Maybe if I read them again, I will like them better. I let Michael read the Host. He is in the middle of it now. He likes to read so much that I can't get him enough books, but I haven't let him read Twilight.
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