Dianne C. (isabellestar) reviewed on 9/1/2012

Two or three times the length of a normal book, THE HOST completely drew me into its world of the future, in which quietly invading aliens insert pure souls into human host bodies to replace the current souls, one body at a time. These aliens see the humans as violent, corrupt, greedy war mongers and seek to turn the Earth into a place of peace, total health, abundance, free everything, kindness, fairness, unity, equality, etc. This change occurs except for few rebellious groups of humans who escaped into caverns in the desert and one strong host soul who refused to give up occupancy and instead developed a relationship with her new tenant and also sought out her loved ones among the rebels. The book gently raises profound questions and issues, remains in skillful neutrality, and offers a satisfying and believable happy ending to what seems an impossible situation. I couldn't put it down, although I admit that the first few chapters I had to flip back a couple of times to follow the switching back and forth between the two inhabitants of the host. Then I was good.

Stephanie Meyer says this is her favorite book she has written. I can see why. It's very complex and well done. She creates a detailed imaginary world on such a great premise and kink. Long, but worth the read. Uplifting but realistic. WIll keep you up late at night!

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