Cover of The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The Host

The Host is a dystopian work by Stephenie Meyer, published in 2008. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of memory and identity. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorStephenie Meyer
First published2008
ISBN-139781600241666
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Host is a 2000s dystopia by Stephenie Meyer. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing memory and identity. Library catalogues index it under subjects including literature, betrayal, betrayal in fiction, biological invasions, spirit possession in fiction, and nyt:mass_market_paperback=2011-08-13. The edition on file runs about 385 pages, has been issued by Little, Brown, and carries ISBN 9781600241666. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Host published?

The Host was first published in 2008.

Who wrote The Host?

The Host was written by Stephenie Meyer.

What kind of dystopia is The Host?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Memory and identity. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Host?

A catalogued edition of The Host carries ISBN-13 9781600241666.

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