The Humans by Matt Haig

The Humans

Matt Haig

304 pages first pub 2013 (view editions)

fiction science fiction funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
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The Humans by Matt Haig is ideal for readers who enjoy thought-provoking explorations of humanity's quirks and contradictions through a blend of humor, heart, and outsider perspectives.

Description

It's hardest to belong when you're closest to home . . . One wet Friday evening, Professor Andrew Martin of Cambridge University solves the world's greatest mathematical riddle. Then he disappears. When he is found walking naked along the motorway...

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Community Reviews

4.02
based on 22,834 reviews

Moods

funny: 68%

reflective: 67%

emotional: 56%

hopeful: 55%

inspiring: 38%

lighthearted: 30%

adventurous: 21%

sad: 14%

mysterious: 12%

dark: 10%

challenging: 7%

informative: 6%

relaxing: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
9% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
48% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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