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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Humans made me grateful to be human
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Humans is a beautiful, poignant piece of writing about humanity, and what it means to be human. This is not usually the type of story I read, but I sure am glad I picked it up. Aside from the interesting premise, looking at the world through the lens of an alien life-form was a unique experience. It gave me a weird, fresh outlook on things that I haven't thought about before. It makes you embrace the flaws and mistakes of humanity, and feel a bit of pride in our achievements.
The protagonist's relationship with his "wife" felt somewhat compelling to me, but I was especially touched by how he grew to care for his "son," especially the part wherehe wrote down almost 100 pieces of well-meaning and sometimes eccentric pieces of advice . The ending of the novel was slow and gradual, and gave decent insight into the protagonist's feelings, and how they had come to be.
All in all, this was an entertaining, sentimental read. Sometimes it takes an alien to remind you what it's like to be human.
The protagonist's relationship with his "wife" felt somewhat compelling to me, but I was especially touched by how he grew to care for his "son," especially the part where
All in all, this was an entertaining, sentimental read. Sometimes it takes an alien to remind you what it's like to be human.
For me, this book is trying too hard to be funny. It is a bit cringy.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed it! It wasn't spectacular and life altering where it made me think of nothing but it for days after, but it was enjoyable. While listening to it I was all into what's happening, and looking forward to the next crazy thing the character was thinking/doing. It was like listening to some weird self-help tape from someone who literally just landed on earth. And it was so dark at some points. I checked it out because I really enjoyed The Midnight Library so I'm happy to see Haig is a go-to author when I'm looking for a good time.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated