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The Humans by Matt Haig

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bookfairy99's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

3.75

Having loved Haig's Midnight Library, I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up, but I was hoping for something similar, and I wasn't disappointed. Haig's writing style is smooth and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the story. He has a way of making complex themes feel accessible, and his use of humor and emotion keeps the reader invested throughout.

I loved the melancholy vibe throughout the book. It made me think deeply about my own mortality, what it means to be human, and how to think about the uncertainty of the future. One quote that really stuck with me was, "Love is the bridge between you and everything." It perfectly captures the essence of the book and the idea that love can connect us to one another, despite our differences.

Reading this book made me reflect on my own life and relationships. It reminded me of the importance of empathy and understanding in our interactions with others, and how we can use our shared humanity to overcome barriers.

After reading this book, I'm more aware of how fleeting life is, and the importance of cherishing every moment I have. Honestly, this book has really resonated with me. It's a funny, thoughtful story about family and identity, and it's definitely one I'll be thinking about for a long time.

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elntastic's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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nadiamarjolein's review against another edition

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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hollifr's review against another edition

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dark inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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captureeverychapter's review

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funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I picked up this book for a light read and I was not wrong.

This is my first Matt Haig book so I didn't know what to expect.
This has a lovely simple story with a bit of humour. It is predictable but no regrets on reading this one.

It talks about how humans live/are in an alien's point of view which was believable, at least for me and how to see our world/people in a new way and how beautiful it is, how beautiful our lives are which we tend to ignore, not pay much attention to or sometimes forget.

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unablelemon's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

Funny and beautiful

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sunnybauds's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

This is honestly one of the best books I've read in awhile. I read most of it over a couple of plane rides, and I could barely put it down. It has just the right mix of humor, sci-fi, romance, and contemporary fiction, and has something for just about everyone. The characters are (mostly) likable, but also feel very real (even the alien narrator!). And there's a dog who you'll instantly fall in love with.

Overall, 4.75 for the slightly rushed ending, but phenomenal otherwise. A decent length read that makes you think about life and love, and what it means to be human.

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