The Humans

This was very ‘Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' except there were emotions and personal connections involved. The Humans is a funny look at what makes being human ridiculous through the eyes of an alien dropped into a family without their knowledge. But what the alien discovers is that the magic of being human is found in all the mistakes, imperfections, unexpected details, and sadness. He discovers the magic of hope.

I started this book wanting it to end. Haig's The Midnight Library was so well done I wanted more of the same which is why I sought out this book. Of course, he can't give me the same, so I went into this read with a bad attitude. Once I got over myself to embrace this novel, I found myself laughing and wanting more. I would have five-stared this book except I didn't like the Hitchhiker's similarities. Maybe he intended it as a wink of respect, but I found it unoriginal. Everything beyond the ‘math will fix the galaxy' was wholly original and nothing like Hitchhikers.

I might have to read this again when I'm in a better mood but I did enjoy it overall. Fun read.