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Book Synopsis: The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly).
When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than positive. Taking the form of Professor Andrew Martin, a prominent mathematician at Cambridge University, the visitor is eager to complete the gruesome task assigned him and hurry home to his own utopian planet, where everyone is omniscient and immortal. He is disgusted by the way humans look, what they eat, their capacity for murder and war, and is equally baffled by the concepts of love and family. But as time goes on, he starts to realize there may be more to this strange species than he had thought. Disguised as Martin, he drinks wine, reads poetry, develops an ear for rock music, and a taste for peanut butter. Slowly, unexpectedly, he forges bonds with Martin’s family. He begins to see hope and beauty in the humans’ imperfection, and begins to question the very mission that brought him there.
Praised by The New York Times as a “novelist of great seriousness and talent,” author Matt Haig delivers an unlikely story about human nature and the joy found in the messiness of life on Earth. The Humans is a funny, compulsively readable tale that playfully and movingly explores the ultimate subject—ourselves.
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Are you ready for a dark comedy that will leave you laughing, crying, and contemplating the complexities of the human species? Look no further than "The Humans: A Novel". From the bestselling and award-winning author, Matt Haig, this novel offers a rollercoaster ride of emotions that will have you hooked from the very first page.
Imagine an extraterrestrial visitor landing on Earth. Disgusted by our appearance, habits, and capacity for violence, this visitor is in a hurry to complete his assigned task and return to his idyllic world. However, as he takes on the form of Professor Andrew Martin, he starts to find himself drawn to the messiness of human life. He develops a taste for wine, poetry, and even peanut butter. Surrounded by Martin's family, he begins to question his mission and discovers the beauty in our imperfections.
Matt Haig, hailed as a "novelist of great seriousness and talent" by The New York Times, skillfully weaves together humor and introspection in this captivating tale. "The Humans" is not just a novel – it's an exploration of what it means to be human, showcasing our capacity for love, growth, and finding joy in the chaos of life.
Don't miss out on this compulsively readable masterpiece that has been praised as both "silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful" and "full of heart". Join the extraterrestrial visitor on his journey of self-discovery and immerse yourself in a story that will leave a lasting impact on your perspective. Get your copy of "The Humans: A Novel" today and embark on a transformative reading experience.
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