Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Review: The Host



Never though I'd laugh at a kissing scene, but I guess there's always a first. 

Meyer did it again for me. She captivated my attention by twisting the concept of what an "alien" is supposed to be --  three fingered, controlling us with their minds and probing us at every opportune occasion -- Wanderer is nothing of the sort. She doesn't want to control her host or hurt her in any way, even if it means putting them both at great risk.  

The Host is definitely more character base than the cover lets on, as for the most part, the characters are secluded in a cave. The perfect setting for romance and confrontation. 

Love is stronger than fear. So dive in, don't be afraid of the length.










The Host DVD Release is 
scheduled for  July 9th 2013


10 comments:

  1. Agreed! Stephenie Meyer gets so much hate for Bella, that she never gets enough credit for the amazing writer she is. :)
    Esty @ Boarding with Books

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  2. Hope she comes up with another crazy idea soon. And finish Midnight Sun, lol.

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  3. I loved The Host. I thought the movie was pretty good, but I just didn't think that Melanie as a voice inside Wanda's head worked well in movie format. Plus, I just didn't love Ian as much in the movie as I did in the book. I hope Meyer writes a second book soon!!

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    1. Yeah, Ian wasn't given a lot of screen time to woo us.

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  4. This book was amazing! (: i really loved the whole alien concept!

    Kelsey @ Kindle Affairs



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  5. I really loved the book, but the film was disappointing. It was like they only used the romance-stuff from the book and nothing else...

    Eveline's Books

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    1. So true. I felt bad for Saoirse Ronan, she is an incredible actress and I know she could have pushed the character further if the script had permitted it.

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  6. I really enjoyed the book, and parts of the movie, but a lot had to be dropped in the film which means the book trumps the movie for me.
    Katja @ YA's the Word

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    1. As a film grad, I believe the director didn't add many action scenes. Even the potential drowning scene was too easy of a shot. And everything kept working out for Wanda, even the ending was without complications. Character based movies like Little Miss Sunshine dig deeper, and this one didn't.

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