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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
there were some inconsistencies, but I don't care, it doesn't matter, they are not even the point. this book is amazing, period.
Sometimes it feels like I have read too many books. Were this the first book I have ever read about an alien learning about what makes being human unique and wonderful, I'd give it 5 stars. It was still good and worth reading, though. Actually, probably one of the better books on this topic. You all should read it.
p.s. I am not a huge fan of Emily Dickinson. I don't think she is the quintessential poet of what it means to be human.
p.s. I am not a huge fan of Emily Dickinson. I don't think she is the quintessential poet of what it means to be human.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
A must read. And reread.
This book is a keeper.
Thank you Matt Haig for putting this fine set of words out into the universe.
This book is a keeper.
Thank you Matt Haig for putting this fine set of words out into the universe.
I loved this, a brilliant idea made all the more poignant on reading the acknowledgements, funny and moving in equal measure.
Stunningly simple. Heartwarming. Enlightening. The Humans is, I suspect, one of those books that will stay in the mind long after it has been read. It made me think, it made me laugh and, sometimes it made me choke up. I loved it.
I thought it was heavy handed and elementary in its theme. Haig does a lot of telling over showing. I also found it unbelievable that the MC had such a change of heart so quickly. Of course it’s nice to have a reminder of the beauty of life, this was just more literal than it needed to be.
This is such an inventive and cute little book. I didn't really know what to expect; the blurb is a perfect example on how to draw a person in, without giving half the plot away. It's funny, very readable, fiction, with a hint of sci-fi.
At the start, it's strange to realise how aspects of everyday life would seem alien to an alien. But by the end, 'Andrew Martin' understands humans a lot better than I do. But it's not pretentious - it has the same innocent tone as 'Curious Incident...' and 'Wonder'.
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Favourite parts/quotes:
- 'Andrew Martin' mis-understanding spitting and the use of the f-word, and using these things to greet people
- when Hamlet's plot is summarised as "about a suicidal young prince who wants to kill the man who has replaced his father" and 'Andrew' thinks it "might be wise" for his son to stay at home...
- when 'Andrew' hacks Facebook to mess with his son's bullies
- when 'Andrew' goes through the Drake equation, factoring in humans simply failing to notice an alien
- 'Andrew' getting his son into a fight
- the whole chapter titled "Advice for a human" is one of my favourite chapters from any book I've read
At the start, it's strange to realise how aspects of everyday life would seem alien to an alien. But by the end, 'Andrew Martin' understands humans a lot better than I do. But it's not pretentious - it has the same innocent tone as 'Curious Incident...' and 'Wonder'.
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Favourite parts/quotes:
- 'Andrew Martin' mis-understanding spitting and the use of the f-word, and using these things to greet people
- when Hamlet's plot is summarised as "about a suicidal young prince who wants to kill the man who has replaced his father" and 'Andrew' thinks it "might be wise" for his son to stay at home...
- when 'Andrew' hacks Facebook to mess with his son's bullies
- when 'Andrew' goes through the Drake equation, factoring in humans simply failing to notice an alien
- 'Andrew' getting his son into a fight
- the whole chapter titled "Advice for a human" is one of my favourite chapters from any book I've read