The Host by Stephenie Meyer

619 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

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 Me...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 65%
tense 37%
hopeful 34%
mysterious 31%
reflective 25%
dark 23%
sad 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
funny 10%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 31%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.7

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