The Humans by Matt Haig

The Humans

Matt Haig

308 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. OR IS THERE?After an ‘incident’ one wet Friday night where he is found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him. Even h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,472 reviews

Moods

funny 71%
reflective 65%
hopeful 57%
emotional 53%
lighthearted 37%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 19%
sad 13%
mysterious 10%
dark 8%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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