Questions About The Humans

by Matt Haig (Goodreads Author)

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So i have an assignment for english and i don't know which book to read....; so its either this book or "high fidelity" or " the curious incident of the dog at the night time" and i'm really interested in "the humans" but i'm not sure help me please?

Eileen Read all three and then decide
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Mommooshka The basic premise is a little predictable, but it is so well written and complex on multiple levels that it quickly rises above the "obvious". If you …moreThe basic premise is a little predictable, but it is so well written and complex on multiple levels that it quickly rises above the "obvious". If you are open to exploring human behavior, motivation, and emotional bonding on a deeper level you will love this fun but also thoughtful book. If you are looking for pure Sci-Fi adventure, you will find other books more to your liking.(less)

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Generally, would this be age appropriate for pre-teens?

Tucker No. Unless they are extremely precocious, pre-teens wouldn't understand the level of satire. It's about an alien who gradually learns to be human, wri…moreNo. Unless they are extremely precocious, pre-teens wouldn't understand the level of satire. It's about an alien who gradually learns to be human, written in a style of anthropological observation. It's really about how a person who feels "different" or "alienated" might struggle to figure out "the rules of life," particularly in that part of the process that continues in middle age and later years. In large part, it's about spousal fidelity and overcoming years of strained relationships. There is a teenage character, but the story isn't told from his perspective; it's about how the alien tries to relate to him as a parent.(less)

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I was listening to #CBS Radio Mystery Theatre 1975 show "The Eavesdropper" and found that there is a striking similarity between the initial plot of both the show and the book. Wonder if this is just coincidence. :)

Cora I think it might just be a common theme in the alien vs human world. I was watched Earth to Ned on Disney Plus and thought the same thing - they both …moreI think it might just be a common theme in the alien vs human world. I was watched Earth to Ned on Disney Plus and thought the same thing - they both have a similar main idea! (less)

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Is there any kind of list that has the name of all the poets and music that were mentioned in this book?