by Matt Haig
First published 2014
A curious alien arrives on Earth, disgusted by the primitive humans. Posing as a Cambridge professor, he plans a swift exit. But as he interacts with the locals, he can't help but be drawn into their messy, beautiful lives. What starts as a mission to study the inferior race becomes a chance to truly connect - if he can overcome his prejudice and embrace the chaos of the human condition.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, contemporary, adult-fiction, aliens
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, outsider-perspective
320 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster