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The Humans

By: Matt Haig
Narrated by: Mark Meadows
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 THERE'S NO PLANET LIKE HOME

After an 'incident' one wet Friday night where he was found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him. Even his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst an alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, (and he's a dog).

Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race?©2020 Matt Haig (P)2020 Canongate Books Ltd Science Fiction Fiction Funny Witty Thought-Provoking
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I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, but also had enough substance to really make you think about what it is to be human. It had plenty of laugh out loud moments. I recommend it.

Great book.

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loved the story and characters. couldn't put it down... but the ending was a little too simple. could have done with a bit more of a twist l. still right up there as a favorite .

Great book .. little let down with ending

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I loved this story. Funny and captivating with excellent advice added,it made me binge it in nearly one day.

Excellent story.

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An interesting & funny insight into humanity & what it means to be a human. Cleverly written, narration was flawless & engaging. Would love a sequel to this book.

Really enjoyable book

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Fascinating insight into the human race. Loved the characters, glad there was a happy ending. Love this author

A good read

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Matt Haig because of his problems has a wonderful insight into the human condition.
The Midnight Library was my first Matt Haig book - I loved it but I was surprised by how many people recommended this book to me. I thought I was the only one who had discovered Matt Haig! I have loved every book since - he is so authentic and, due to his life experiences his writing has made me want to share everything I have learned from him about the human condition. Amazing.

Loved the insight into humanity regardless of the faults in our species

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Narration is interesting, the story made me think of all the complexities of being a human and the power of connection

Great Story

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I loved the Midnight Library and was not disappointed here. A bit of fantasy and a lot of home truths to ponder plus some humour directed at the human race in general.

This is the sort of Sci-Fi I can enjoy

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loved it.
thought provoking.
I will listen again to absorb the lesson properly. well worth it.

A wild look into our species from an outsider

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I love Matt Haig but so far this is my favourite of his novels. it was so beautifully written and the 97 point list is something to live by.

One of my favourite books ever

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