A review by alekz
The Humans by Matt Haig

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am not a fan of sci fi at all. But Haig's 'The Humans' is a realistic fiction book about the complexities and beauties of humanity, with the sci fi as an undercurrent that even vehemently anti sci fi folks can love. I have reread this book many many times and cry every time. Haig has such a way with words, writing this lighthearted, funny and heart breaking story with such a gentle prose that you cant look away. His chapter Advice for Humans is a handful of pages i've reread over and over and over again. It is life changing it rearranged my molecules I have suggested this book more than once to everyone I have met. 
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