The Host: A Novel: Booktrack Edition

By: Stephenie Meyer

Narrated by: Kate Reading

Length: 23 hrs

Publisher's summary

The Host: A Novel: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *

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 new fans to one of the most compelling writers of our time.

*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.

©2010 Stephenie Meyer (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Audiobook reader sold this performance!

Overall, always been a huge fan of Stephanie Meyer's books, I've read this book before and loved it then. I feel like the real success in this audiobook though was from the narrator, Kate Reading. I loved how invested she got into the character voices and really found she was good at it. It seems like lately when I listen to a book with a female protagonist, the narrators just dont get into it. They tend to be bland and dont even try on the Male voices. On the contrary this narrator just blew me away; just loved it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for some scifi romance.

One of my favorite books come alive!

I've read this book many times I have decided to get an audible version to listen to while working. I wasn't sure about the background music at first but I'm glad I got this version. It makes the scenes come even more to life. Thank you!

Great story ruined by discordant music

I absolutely loved the story but had to work too hard to tune out the cacophony of “music”, apparently a prerecorded concert complete with audience applause. I would recommend the book but not this audiobook. I’ll turn it back in. My ears are too tired to ever listen to it again. I thoroughly enjoy just hearing the story. Sometimes the narrator is wrong but usually they get it right. This narrator was great. Bottom line, read the book. Hope they come out with a musicless version.

Loved it

My son has been reading this book and I wanted to know what kind of books he was into. I loved the story line and the characters.

love this book

I have listened to this book multiple times. It intrigues me. It creates so many questions about what life is about and who we really are.

Truly Amazing Voice Acter Was Perfect!

Really well done. Voice actor was perfect, she did amazing voices for each character and the background music set the mood!

On the edge

There were several times when I was sitting on the edge of my seat. This was a great story * the narrator did a wonder job tell it.

I love this book!

I have read the hard back copy more times than I can count. I did like listening to it as well, it was a new experience. I must admit, I really expected a different voice for her!

Simply amazing

Kate Reading’s performance and interpretation of The Host was just wonderful and touching!
Brought joy to my day every time I listened!
Stephenie Meyer is a soul touching author that expands your views on life!

A book I’ve read 6 times and now listened to once.

I love this book. I have read this book at least six times and have listened to it once. The story is just as good every time. I could start it over from the beginning and enjoy it just as much this time as the last time.