Welcome to the Finals - You cast the movie of "The Host"!

July 4, 3:30 PMDenver Creative Arts ExaminerMegan Wedge

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Photo: Little, Brown Books

If you have not read the book, here is a synopsis, but there are spoilers ahead in this post!

According to Amazon.com, from Publishers Weekly, "In this tantalizing SF thriller, planet-hopping parasites are inserting their silvery centipede selves into human brains, curing cancer, eliminating war and turning Earth into paradise. But some people want Earth back, warts and all, especially Melanie Stryder, who refuses to surrender, even after being captured in Chicago and becoming a host for a soul called Wanderer. Melanie uses her surviving brain cells to persuade Wanderer to help search for her loved ones in the Arizona desert. When the pair find Melanie's brother and her boyfriend in a hidden rebel cell led by her uncle, Wanderer is at first hated. Once the rebels accept Wanderer, whom they dub Wanda, Wanda's whole perspective on humanity changes. While the straightforward narrative is short on detail about the invasion and its stunning aftermath, it shines with romantic intrigue, especially when a love triangle (or quadrangle?!) develops for Wanda/Melanie."

The votes have been tallied and I’ve skimmed off the top layer in every category. Here we are, the finals, the end of the road! Vote now to make your favorite actor the winner, because I’m doing a great big write up (when we’re done) of your cast.

Voting is open for a week, during which I’ll be out of town so there may be a lack of articles during that time. (Once I return, we’ll resume our regularly scheduled programming) Thanks for reading, folks!

♦ Here we go! Vote as many times as you like, the more the better! ♦

Melanie Stryder: (described in the novel as 20 years old, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, beautiful, tall and athletic, naturally tan skin, square face)

Wanderer/Wanda: (described in the novel as petite, delicate, gold hair, freckled skin, silver eyes and a dimple in her chin)

Ian O'Shea: (described in the novel as beautiful, pale skin, dark hair, striking blue eyes, the younger brother of Kyle, therefore cannot be older than 30)

Kyle O'Shea: (described in the novel as muscular, the older brother of Ian)

Jared Howe: (described in the novel as beautiful, muscular, tan skin, sienna-colored eyes and sun-bleached hair)

Jamie Stryder: (described in the novel as 14 years old, shaggy black curly hair, chocolate brown eyes)

Uncle Jebediah: (described in the novel as Melanie’s uncle, late 50’s, thin, with a wild beard)

Doc: (described in the novel as tall and slim, the rebel’s doctor, real name Eustace)

The Seeker: (described in the novel as a hunching, ugly, pointy, caucasian older woman)