Synopses & Reviews
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.
Do you
A) Know a human?
B) Love a human?
C) Have trouble dealing with humans?If you've answered yes to any of the above, this book is for you. Whether you are planning a high level of human interaction or just a casual visit to the planet, this user-guide to the human race will help you translate their sayings, understand exotic concepts such as "democracy" and "sofas," and make sense of their habits and bizarre customs. A phrase book, a dictionary, and a survival guide, this book unravels all the oddness, idiosyncrasies, and wonder of the species, allowing everyone to make the most of their time on Earth.
Review
"Haig strikes exactly the right tone of bemusement, discovery, and wonder in creating what is ultimately a sweet-spirited celebration of humanity and the trials and triumphs of being human. The result is a thought-provoking, compulsively readable delight." —Booklist starred review of The Humans
Synopsis
DO YOU
A) Know a human?
B) Love a human?
C) Have trouble dealing with humans?
IF YOU'VE ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU
Whether you are planning a high level of human interaction or just a casual visit to the planet, this user-guide to the human race will help you translate their sayings, understand exotic concepts such as 'democracy' and 'sofas', and make sense of their habits and bizarre customs.
A phrase book, a dictionary and a survival guide, this book unravels all the oddness, idiosyncrasies and wonder of the species, allowing everyone to make the most of their time on Earth.
Synopsis
From the author of the novels The Radleys and The Humans comes a slim, useful guide to human behavior for visitors to the planet.
Do you
A) Know a human?
B) Love a human?
C) Have trouble dealing with humans?
If you've answered yes to any of the above, this book is for you. Whether you are planning a high level of human interaction or just a casual visit to the planet, this user-guide to the human race will help you translate their sayings, understand exotic concepts such as "democracy" and "sofas," and make sense of their habits and bizarre customs. A phrase book, a dictionary, and a survival guide, this book unravels all the oddness, idiosyncrasies, and wonder of the species, allowing everyone to make the most of their time on Earth.
About the Author
Matt Haig is the author of five novels, including The Last Family in England, which has been optioned by Brad Pitt's production company, The Radleys, and The Humans. His works have been translated into more than 20 languages, and he has also written award-winning books for children.