The Greatest Host

De: Ray Jay Perreault

Narrado por: Christopher M. Allport

A wandering alien life form seeks a compatible host to share its life. The life has lived for a long time and shared life with many life forms. Throughout the alien's life it is able to find suitable hosts for short periods of time and in other hosts life is hard and risky. Finally the alien life form travels to a planet and finds the perfect species to share its life with.

©2015 Raymond J Perreault (P)2016 Raymond J Perreault

Short, fun sci-fi book

My rating: 4 stars
Audiobook narrator Christopher M. Allport rating: 4 stars

This was another fun short story by Ray Jay Perreault. It had a similar feel to Progeny in that the reader is purposely kept in the dark but completely revealed in a somewhat-comedic way at the end. This lightened the tone and made the book more enjoyable.

It seems that there are not a lot of suitable planets to live on according to this book. All of the ‘hosts’ of the different planets in which the mists travel to end up in some cataclysmic turmoil!

Some people agree that this would be a great novel if it were elongated into an extended edition. I felt that it was the appropriate length (with plenty of Science) and did great with the short length of this book.

The narrator did a good job of reading this book. I look forward to future books from Ray Jay Perreault.

I received a free copy of this audio book for an honest review.

Interesting short story

This is a great short story. The story is very interesting with some humor and highly recommend.

The Art of Hospitality

The Greatest Host offers heartwarming stories of connection, kindness, and community, showcasing the transformative power of hospitality and generosity, celebrating the art of making others feel welcome.

Unique Take on Alien Symbiosis

This story was a refreshing look at the concept of symbiosis with an alien life form. Following the alien's journey to find the perfect host was fascinating and emotionally engaging. The way the alien struggles and learns through different life forms was beautifully told. Definitely a unique and captivating sci-fi!

A Masterpiece of Empathy

This book challenges readers to think about relationships in a new light. The alien’s journey is a metaphor for collaboration and shared experiences. The author’s vivid descriptions made the alien’s challenges and joys feel real

Well written

This book was recommended by my supervisor during a meeting. It was the best take away he gave us!

The Greatest Host

Not necessarily my favorite short story, but worth a listen nonetheless. Good story for as short as it is, and narrator good as well.

This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.

Microscopic intelligences seek compatible host

The Mists are microscopic creatures that exist in a cloud, and seek suitable hosts to occupy and live with. They're benign; they live in harmony with their hosts. Unfortunately, their last planet got bombarded by meteors that rendered it uninhabitable. The Mists had to leave, and seek a new, safer planet with suitable hosts.

The Mists reach a planet that has life, the right kind of life, and is much safer from massive meteor bombardment from space. Now, can they find a good species to be their hosts?

They want an animal that's smart enough to have the brain space the Mists need for their own activities, but not so smart that the Mists will disturb the host with their detectable presence. They want a social animal, because it's much easier for both themselves and the host animals if they can spread out over a number of them while remaining relatively close--herd animals are great for that, but it's not the only possibility.

I really don't want to say any more than that. The Mists are likable, thoughtful, considerate of their hosts. It would be fun to talk to them about some of the planets they've lived on. It's a very enjoyable, gentle story, and I think you'll be charmed by the host they find.

I believe I got this audio short story free from the author. In any case, I'm reviewing it voluntarily.

Best book

Best book I've ever listened to. Inspiring and life-changing. I will definitely be listening to it again and again and again.

A Thought-Provoking Journey Across World

This book is an extraordinary tale of resilience, adaptability, and connection. The alien’s quest for a compatible host mirrors the human need for belonging and understanding. The writing is immersive, and the alien’s perspective is both unique and deeply touching