The Host (novel)
2010 novel by Stephenie Meyer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about The Host (novel)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the Stephenie Meyer novel. For other uses, see The Host.
The Host is a 2008 science fiction romance novel by Stephenie Meyer. The book is about Earth, in a post-apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race known as "Souls", and follows one Soul's predicament when the consciousness of her human host refuses to give up her body.
Quick Facts Author, Cover artist ...
Author | Stephenie Meyer |
---|---|
Cover artist | Juliana Lee and Dalena |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction, Romance novel, Thriller, Dystopian |
Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
Publication date | May 6, 2008, April 13, 2010 (paperback) |
Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) e-Book (Kindle) Audio book (CD) |
Pages | 619 |
ISBN | 0-316-06804-7 |
OCLC | 163708271 |
813/.6 22 | |
LC Class | PS3613.E979 H67 2008 |
Close
The Host was released on May 6, 2008,[1] with an initial print run of 750,000 copies.[2] An international version of the novel was released on April 2, 2008, in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and Hong Kong by the UK publishing division.[3] It was translated into many languages.