The Humans by Matt Haig

The Humans

Matt Haig

295 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
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Description

When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than positive. Taking the form of Professor Andrew Martin, a prominent mathematician at Cambridge University, the visitor is eager to complete ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,991 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
reflective 65%
emotional 55%
hopeful 53%
inspiring 37%
lighthearted 32%
adventurous 21%
sad 14%
mysterious 12%
dark 8%
challenging 7%
informative 6%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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