When an alien is sent to Earth to inhabit the body of Professor Andrew Martin — a Cambridge mathematician who has just solved the Riemann Hypothesis — his mission is clear: erase all evidence of the discovery and eliminate anyone who knows about it. But as he learns about human life — love, family, music, peanut butter sandwiches — he begins to question whether humanity is really as flawed as he was led to believe.
Funny, tender, and quietly profound, The Humans is a witty meditation on what it means to be alive. Matt Haig at his most charming — an alien's outsider perspective that somehow makes you see your own life with fresh, grateful eyes.
Popular with readers who love existential humor, found-family warmth, and stories that make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project. Pairs beautifully with Haig's The Midnight Library or How to Stop Time for a thematic set on humanity and meaning.
A paperback (2013, Canongate Books) in Very Good condition.
