Here are the book questions that we'll consider for the next meeting. Notice that there may be a few SPOILERS!, so be careful if you're not quite at the end yet!
1. What did you think about the happy ending? If the story had continued on, how would you like it to play out? Would the souls eventually realize they had done something wrong in taking over the human race and leave? Would life go back to normal on planet Earth? Would some stay? Could souls and humans co-exist, intermarry, and have children? Would some humans not be able to forgive the souls and would it cause racial tension? Could souls deal with that?
2. The souls are kind, considerate, and peaceful but they lack the range of emotion felt by humans. Does a world inhabited by the souls appeal to you? Why or why not?
3. Are the Souls morally culpable for what they do to so many species in the universe? What reason do they give for taking over others' minds, and is that justifiable -- or does it essentially amount to genocide?
4. Would you want a sequel to the book or were you content with ending the story at this point?
5. Do you think Wanda’s wishes should have been followed at the end of the book? Why or why not?
6. What do you feel about the Wanda and Pet dynamic? Was Pet a good match for Wanda?
7. What life lessons did you learn from The Host? Did Wanda bring more understanding of compassion to your own life?
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