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| Author | Stephenie Meyer |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Juliana Lee and Dalena |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Romance novel, Thriller, Dystopian |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
Publication date | May 6, 2008, April 13, 2010 (paperback) |
| Publication place | United States |
| 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 |
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.
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.
- ^ Schillaci, Sophie (March 28, 2013). "From 'Twilight' to 'The Host': A Stephenie Meyer Timeline". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ "Stephenie Meyer By the Numbers". Publishers Weekly. May 12, 2008. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008.
- ^ "The Host in multiple forms". Twilight Lexicon. April 21, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2023.