Host [Import] [Paperback]

Peter James (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books Canada, Limited; New Ed edition (1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451179951
• ISBN-13: 978-0451179951
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,541,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very believeable... it's sacry!, July 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Host (Hardcover)

It seems to me that many fictional computer books are written as if the computers were actually alive... the exact thing the main character in Host, Joe Messenger, is trying to achieve. The subject Peter James writes about is very thought provoking in an age where medical medical sciences are advancing quickly, and maybe this book isn't as outragous as one would typically be inclined to think. The elements of this novel do exist, and computer scientists in the field on AI are advancing... maybe someday this will happen... but chances are not in my lifetime. Off of the subject matter of this book- the way Peter James creates his characters is remarkable. Throughout the story I felt I had connected in some way with these characters through nothing more than Peter James' writing style. I'm going to look into more books by this author.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating novel - you won't put this one down!, June 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Host (Hardcover)

HOST is an incredible novel for the intelligent reader. Peter James writes clearly and comfortably about computer science, artificial intelligence, and the so-called 'smart' drugs; and has created an exceptional thought-provoking thriller. What is Man willing to risk to advance the technology of tomorrow, especially if Life can be extended? You will contemplate this novel for a long time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!, October 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Host (Hardcover)

This book is a great examination of the next 25 years of technology in our lives. The ideas are fascinating, and the novel is well written.Also look up Eric Harry's books.