The Humans
by Matt Haig
The Humans by Matt Haig holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 17K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 285 pages.
About The Humans
Body-snatching has never been so heartwarming . . .The Humans is a funny, compulsively readable novel about alien abduction, mathematics, and that most interesting subject of all: ourselves. Combine Douglas Adams’s irreverent take on life, the universe, and everything with a genuinely moving love story, and you have some idea of the humor, originality, and poignancy of Matt Haig’s latest novel.Our hero, Professor Andrew Martin, is dead before the book even begins. As it turns out, though, he wasn’t a very nice man--as the alien imposter who now occupies his body discovers. Sent to Earth to destroy evidence that Andrew had solved a major mathematical problem, the alien soon finds himself learning more about the professor, his family, and “the humans” than he ever expected. When he begins to fall for his own wife and son--who have no idea he’s not the real Andrew--the alien must choose between completing his mission and returning home or finding a new home right here on Earth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Matt Haig |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 285 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,955 |
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What genre is The Humans?
The Humans is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Humans worth reading?
Based on 17K reader ratings, The Humans has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Humans?
The Humans has 285 pages.
Who wrote The Humans?
The Humans was written by Matt Haig. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Humans?
The ISBN-13 for The Humans is 9781476727910.0.
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