The Humans - paperback Haig, Matt

The Humans by Matt Haig is about an alien who assumes the identity of a Cambridge mathematician, Andrew Martin, with the mission to erase a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to humanity's technological advancement. Initially disgusted by human imperfections and flaws, the alien slowly begins to understand and appreciate the messiness and beauty of human life by interacting with Martin's family and experiencing concepts like love, poetry, and music. The novel is a humorous and poignant exploration of human nature from an outsider's perspective