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The Humans

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The Humans by Matt Haig is a witty and insightful story about an alien who takes over the body of a human mathematician. As he learns about human life and emotions, he discovers the complexities and beauty of the human experience, leading to unexpected revelations.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking and heartwarming stories about the human condition, told through the eyes of an alien learning about life on Earth. It's a blend of humour, philosophy, and deep emotional insight.

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The Humans

'Matt Haig is a supreme talent and a writer to cherish, and The Humans is undoubtedly his magnum opus' Guardian

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THERE'S NO PLANET LIKE HOME

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 his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst an alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, and he's a dog.

Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race . . . ?

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The Humans by Matt Haig is praised for its humour and inventive storytelling, offering a satirical examination of human nature. The novel cleverly uses science fiction to explore themes such as love, free will, and mortality with both elegance and poignancy. Reviewers highlight the alien protagonist's amusing observations of human behaviour, making it a gripping and heartfelt read.

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ISBN: 9781805300175

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Matt Haig has written a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction. This includes the novels The Humans, How to Stop Time and The Midnight Library, several children's books and most recently the self-help book The Comfort Book.@matthaig1 | @mattzhaig | matthaig.com

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