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The Humans by Matt Haig (Paperback, 2014)

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SEE LIFE THROUGH FRESH EYES One wet Friday evening, Professor Andrew Martin solves the world's greatest mathematical riddle. Then he disappears. When he is found walking naked along the motorway, Professor Martin has changed. He now finds normal life pointless. His loving wife and teenage son seem repulsive to him. In fact, he hates everyone on the planet. Everyone except Newton. And he's a dog. Can a bit of Debussy and Emily Dickinson keep him from murder? And what can he possibly learn from life among the humans?

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PublisherCanongate Books LTD

ISBN-139780857868787

eBay Product ID (ePID)209300957

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Publication Year2014

TopicBooks

Book TitleThe Humans

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

AuthorMatt Haig

FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Item Height198 mm

Item Weight215 g

Item Width129 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorMatt Haig

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by jani_bigg
07 Nov, 2020
Great for lockdown
Was not sure at first, it seemed a bit light weight. I like depth and beautifully formed sentences. However Jeanette Winterson was quoted on the back cover so I read on. Result I was captivated and cried laughed , even looked up the author. Interesting fella. If you have kids, a relationship, insecurities, a sense of humour , interest in other human sect there will be something in this for you. I loved it.
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by radio4one
29 Mar, 2021
A good read, enjoyable and memorable.
Read this for our book club. It's not something I would have chosen and early on I thought I wasn't going to enjoy it, but I was wrong. The story is definitely different but I was drawn into the characters and was able to believe in them, especially the main character Andrew. The book was funny in many ways but also thought-provoking and poignant. I would recommend it as a very enjoyable, and memorable, read.
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by jldutd99
12 Jan, 2022
A great read
Arrived quickly. Good condition for a second hand book. Haven't finished it yet, but it's very a enjoyable reqd and typical Matt Haig. Recommended
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by jil_pears
20 Aug, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is f...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is funny in places but also thought provoking and I didn't want it to end. a very enjoyable read.
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by willwesdenwoman
23 Mar, 2022
Funny, thought provoking, science fiction for grown ups
So enjoyed this book. I feel some of Matt Haig’s ideas will be with me for life.
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by jinja2006
11 Dec, 2023
It's always compelling to look at the human condition from an alien point of view. Matt Haig shows the colour of his own soul in this tale. I like it.
Humans in a great read.
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by kellieveebee
27 May, 2019
Brilliant!!
Witty and intelligently written. Very insightful. I couldn’t put it down. Great book. I’ve recommended it several times already!
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by carca43
24 Feb, 2021
An interesting and enjoyable book
A great read throughout - recommend highly
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by ladyaudley0
31 Aug, 2018
A most enjoyable book
Really enjoyed this book. I read it in three days. Thought provoking and funny. Will certainly buy more books by Matt Haigh.
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by joannaps
13 Mar, 2018
Great book
It was a wonderful read! Would gighly recommend!
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