or the color inkjet printers
*beings casting Rebirth*
*thread accepts resurrection request*
*angel music and a column of light appears*
I just finished The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Yes, the author of Twilight.
Now this was an interesting one.
It involves a symbiotic species of being from another planet, known as "Souls," that basically take over Earth by inhabiting the bodies of humans. They've done this on a number of planets where intelligent life was present, and Earth is the latest "victim." They only choose planets where they feel the inhabiting races are too violent or unappreciative of their planets.
The story is the tale of a particular soul, named Wanderer, who inhabits a body, but doesn't quite manage to "kill" the human inhabiting the body. She instead has complete control over the body, but shares it with the human in question - Melanie. The problem is that Wanderer inherited many of Melanie's traits...such as particular likes and dislikes, and, of course, whom she loves and hates.
I'm not going to spoil the story, but it's quite post-apocalyptic and rather ironic. The souls are afraid of the few surviving humans who are all in hiding and vice versa. Each deems each other as dangerous. Wanderer embarks on the quest to ensure that Melanie's little brother isn't "seeked" (the process of having one's body taken over) and the rest is for your enjoyment
There's definitely clear hints as to who wrote it, but it's slightly darker and less cheesy/soppy. I think because it doesn't involve teenage hormonal vampires adults may enjoy this one more. I found it quite interesting and wouldn't actually mind seeing this adapted into a movie as it as quite a bit of sci-fi to it.
All in all a bit long, but a good read: 8/10
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I really should read the hobbit again. It's been ages!
I'm reading Wizard's First Rule at the moment (TV series - Legend of the Seeker). Loving it![]()
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I'm reading Hypnotic Writing by Joe Vitale. No, it is not a fiction title. I'm enjoying it, though there are several things I disagree with and that are conflicting with other studies I have done. Though not a bad read, and has some great tips in creating copy that sells.
The Magician's Apprentice by Trudi Canavan
Brilliant bookJust have to read the rest of the trilogy
8/10
Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies
9/10
Who would have thought learning V.B while still in grade 10 would be this difficult
But overall its a good book for "Noobs" like myself![]()