The Host (book) by Stephanie Meyer was first published in 2008 and
received some acclaim at that time though it was overshadowed by the
“Vampire-Fever” her Twilight Saga was starting! The book’s basic plot involves
an alien species that requires human bodies to inhabit. Generally during the
process the human psyche/soul/? is displaced or lost; though some humans have a
strength of will that cannot be squashed by the Alien life. A young woman
(Melanie) who has been captured and made into a host fights strongly against
the alien invader and manages to evoke the sympathy of the alien. Together they
travel to find other humans who have been evading capture. The book is
considered a Young Adult novel but is an enjoyable read for both the young and
young at heart.
The movie greatly reduces the storyline to its bare-bones and simplifies a number
of scenes and situations, but it is still fairly enjoyable (though probably
more for those who enjoy a bit of romance.) I would recommend this book to
anyone who is looking for something easy and enjoyable to read, and/or wanting
to try something a little bit different. The movie I would recommend to anyone
who hasn’t read the book (they will be less disappointed!) The library has
several copies of the book and I suspect they will be purchasing the movie in
the near future.
Review by Diana McCarthy, Falkland Community Librarian
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