The Humans by Matt Haig

The Humans

Matt Haig

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction funny hopeful reflective medium-paced
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The bestselling, award-winning author of The Radleys is back with what may be his best, funniest, and most devastating dark comedy yet. When an extraterrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than pos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,955 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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