The Humans by Matt Haig

The Humans

Matt Haig

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 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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