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The Host

By: Stephenie Meyer
Narrated by: Kate Reading
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Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. Earth has been invaded by a species that takes over the minds of 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.

©2008 Stephenie Meyer (P)2008 Hachette Audio
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LOVED the reader, she brings wanderer to life !

I reread (listened for first time) this book and loved it just as much as the time.

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Kept 100% of my interest

This story is entirely different from 100s of other books I have read or listened to. It kept my interest throughout. While there were a number of characters, most were fairly well developed. A good plot with several twists to add interest. The ending was not a complete surprise, but I enjoyed it.

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Overall... Excellent Audible version of this book!

I've read the Ebook version and saw the movie, so the story isn't new to me. The narrator did a great job changing voices for the many characters. There were a couple moments that I was cringing a bit because of the tone moaning or whining while repeating Jamie...but other than those couple times, it was very enjoyable!

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My absolute favorite book

I’ve listened to this book 4-5 times over the last 5 years. Maybe even more. I really wish she’d write a sequel!

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Great story!

I love this book. I hope Stephanie Meyer continues to write books like this (and The Chemist).

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narrator was good. it was a bit confusing at times but the book was ok

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Very entertaining

This story is told from the perspective of the alien. I thought that was really cool. And the narrator did an excellent job with all the characters.

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Great read, ok listen

I read this book many times before I got in on audio. The lady who reads it doesn't really do it justice, but it's good enough.

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A monthly read for me!

I absolutely L-O-V-E this book, could not wait till the movie came out, and it was good as well. This is a book I have to listen to at least monthly, I am so seriously addicted... still!

Although I am a fan of Twilight, this is clearly Stephenie's best read for me, would love another story about Wanda and her new family!

If you haven't read it, it's a must!!

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Why did I wait!

I liked but didn't love some of this author's other books so I just now read/listened this for the first time. I enjoyed it very much and regret waiting so long. The narrator did a great job too. The story took a bit to grip me but once it did I had a hard time pausing it when I needed to.

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