BookBee8 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah. It's a lot different from the Twilight books though, but much better. Everything about it is better in my opinion; her writing style (it's improved unless I'm imagining things), the plot, the characters. Much better than the Twilight series, which I did enjoy also.. so this is saying something. I personally preferred Twilight for the impact it had and how much I enjoyed it. But The Host is great, I enjoyed it immensely as well. You're right, it is very different to Twilight but there is a similar appeal there. I do prefer how Meyer developed the characters in The Host though, they had a lot more depth and obvious flaws. Glad you enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Apparently she is writing two more books in the series by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Two?! Oh, that could be interesting. I wonder where she'll go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I know, I'll look forward to reading those. Meyer has stated that she is "almost done" writing a possible sequel to 'The Host', entitled 'The Soul'. If she were to continue the series, the third book would be called 'The Seeker'. - That's from Wikipedia. I don't know if it's true but I have read it somewhere else that she's writing sequels for it so let's hope there's truth to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well like I said in the review, the epilogue certainly makes you think there will be a sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Glad you enjoyed 'The Host', it is a really good read Potential sequels (From Wikipedia) In March 2008, Stephenie Meyer stated that a sequel to The Host was "almost done", she said in an interview that, if published, the first sequel would be entitled The Soul and the second The Seeker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Is it just that you're not interested in Twilight Michelle, or that the hype puts you off? I wrote about it on my blog.. and the comments I received helped my decision! Especially people telling me what a weak character Bella is, and hearing how wonderful Edward is all the time - these days I much prefer my stories to be more realistic. There's a tiny part of me that still thinks I should read it to make my own mind up, but I still have many reasons for not doing so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Fair does, I can certainly understand your reasoning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 There's a tiny part of me that still thinks I should read it to make my own mind up, but I still have many reasons for not doing so! That's exactly how I feel about the Twilight series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 I perfectly understand how you feel. I read it when the hype wasn't built up as much, so there wasn't really a doubt about me reading them. I know now though that because of the hype that some people are reluctant to read them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Finished The Gaudi Key. - My initial thoughts are that I enjoyed it. Very much like the Davinci Code, but the riddles in the novel made it very interesting. I'll review when I get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Starting The Hobbit. Never actually managed to finish this book, but we'll see. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance! Whisked away from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificant, a large and very dangerous dragon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucybird Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I love The Hobbit, my Mum read it to me as a kid, I could never get into Lord of the Rings though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookBee8 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I could never finish The Hobbit either. I tried several times and eventually gave up. Better luck with it this time, Ben! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Finished The Hobbit. Don't really understand why I've struggled before.. I enjoyed it. Review when I get chance. Edited March 21, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 Forgot too mention I received three books from BookJumper this morning in the post, all for free. Witches Abroad. Hogfather. Monstrous Regiment. Starting Witches Abroad some time tomorrow, I think. Synopsis. It seemed an easy job... After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn't marry a prince? But for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple... Servant girls have to marry the prince. That's what life is all about. You can't fight a Happy Ending. At least - up until now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Finished Witches Abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Starting Witches Abroad some time tomorrow, I think. Synopsis. It seemed an easy job... After all, how difficult could it be to make sure that a servant girl doesn't marry a prince? But for the witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick, travelling to the distant city of Genua, things are never that simple... Servant girls have to marry the prince. That's what life is all about. You can't fight a Happy Ending. At least - up until now... Oh, that sounds very intriguing! The kind of funny twist on the fairytales... What did you think of it? Is it worth looking out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Starting The Hobbit. Never actually managed to finish this book, but we'll see. I could never finish The Hobbit either. I tried several times and eventually gave up. Better luck with it this time, Ben! Finished The Hobbit. Don't really understand why I've struggled before.. I enjoyed it. That's weird, I had the same problem for years. Tried to read it several times but could never get into it. And then a few years ago I tried again and got completely hooked. Loved it! I never understood why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 It's one of the Discworld novels, by Terry Pratchett? You've probably heard of them. If not give them a look up on Google. It's brilliant. Pratchett's writing style is very captivating, and his characters are outstanding in the vast majority of Discworld novels. Eta - The Hobbit. - I think this time I managed to get into it a lot because I've been sat with my Auntie all week-end, in hospital. Just maybe because it was very quiet, and easy to concentrate. That's why I've finished three books in three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Ah right, yes I have heard of them a lot but for some reason never was tempted... But that one sounds good. I dont suppose I can read it before the others? Would probably be a waste. mmm I'll have to look into that series. What would the first one be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 http://www.addictedtodiscworld.com/ReadingGuide.html Handy link there. But that being said, the series is wrote where you don't have to really read them in any certain order. I'd only read the first one of the whole series (The Colour of Magic), before plunging into that one which is dotted about somewhere in the middle of the series. The order really doesn't matter. Btw, The Colour of Magic isn't his best at all.. so don't feel the need to start there. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thanks! That link is makes it look very daunting *laughs* I think my brothers have some of these so I might just 'borrow' one from them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Lol, well like I said you can read as many or as little as you want, the series is good that way because it doesn't limit you to reading them in any particular order. Just means you can dip into one or two, then go back to something different. Hope you enjoy anyway.. Reviews. - Just a little note to remind me that three reviews need to be written. 1) The Gaudi Key. 2) The Hobbit. 3) Witches Abroad. Will be writing these some time soon, possibly tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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