Book Review: The Host By Stephenie Meyer

The souls believe the process of implantation on the planet earth has almost reached

the last stage and that every sign of existence of humans will be completely erased from the earth. The souls would now be free to enjoy the peace of the earth. Some humans are still there on earth, and once any rebel is discovered, the seekers promptly capture them and implant a soul within the body. The soul looks like a centipede creature which is placed within the human body once a cut has been affected on the base of the skull. The soul connects with the body right away and starts receiving the host's memories.

Wanderers Case Is Different

Gradually the control of the host over his or her own body reduces and the soul continues to live its life unhindered. The case of Wanderer (a soul), however, is different since the body it was placed in didn't allow her to control the mind.

Interesting Science Fiction Elements

This is an extremely creative story from Stephenie Meyer which is sure to gladden the hearts of her large fan base. The characters of the book are engaging and the science fiction elements introduced are very interesting. Some chapters do contain way too much description but overall flow of the story is smooth and engaging. Stephenie Meyer has a vivid language which allows the readers to clearly understand the setting of the story and identify with the characters at the same time.

The Host Is a Complicated Story

Especially the love triangle in which only two bodies are visible, is the more complex part. The Host beautifully captures the element of violence in our society. The world created by the souls has been described in such a way by the author that the readers often tend to believe that world is superior to the world they live in. All the 600+ pages in the novel leave the readers on a hopeful note and they enjoy the emotional roller coaster throughout the way right till the end.

The Soul Cant Take Control

Melanie Stryder is the person who has refused to allow Wanderer to take control of her mind. The feelings of the host (Melanie Stryder) now take over the thoughts of Wanderer and a time comes when both of them fall in love with the same man. In the search that ensues, they come across the humans who are still surviving. Now that seekers are also after them, Wanderer faces the dilemma whether shell be able to convince the humans that Melanie Stryder is alive in the brain of her body? The Host is likely to appeal to the readers even outside the regular fan base of Stephenie Meyer.

by: Prasoon Kumar

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