I wrote this in the "What are you reading right now" thread but thought I'd post it here to garner more input as well as to not derail said thread. Here is what I said there:
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Originally Posted by Artchic528
I was at a grocery store that had a huge bin of various books including children's books, YA books, and even a few adult novels. I saw a rather thick book and grabbed it with curiosity as to what it was. To my utter chagrin it was "The Host" written by Stephanie Meyer, famous for authoring the "Twilight Saga". Out of the utter most amusement, I decided to purchase said book. Perhaps it'll have more grab and intrigue for me than the "Twilight Saga" ever did. I'm bound to find out as it's next on my reading docket.
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Anyone ever read this book? Is it even worth opening up and reading beyond the title page? I already have a copy, so asking if it's worth buying at this point is sort of moot. I don't really know why I was compelled to buy it. Maybe I'm hoping that Meyer can put out material worth a look. Maybe I'm asking for a miracle here. Is there things that even the Divine can't work into a miracle?
Okay, maybe I'm being a bit harsh on Ms. Meyer. I'll admit, I'm trying to be more compassionate these days. I don't hate her as a person, but as a author, she has so far failed to grab me and keep my interest held. Something I find an author should do when writing a good book. I really want Meyer to do this for me. So, I guess, that's why I am going to take on "The Host". Let's hope it does that for me.