My favourite book
My favorite book is The Humans by Matt Haig. I first read it during a tough time, and it completely struck a chord with me. The story follows an alien who comes to Earth and has to learn what it means to be human. It’s funny, heartbreaking, and oddly comforting all at once.
What I loved most was how thought-provoking it was. It makes you see everyday life — family, love, even small talk — through fresh eyes. There’s this underlying warmth in the writing that reminds you how messy and beautiful being human can be.
I also loved how accessible the book felt. It’s deep without being pretentious, and the alien’s observations about life really stayed with me. It’s the kind of book you want to lend to your friends because you know it will give them something to think about.
Vocabulary:
tough – difficult or challenging, “It was a tough test, but I studied hard and passed.”
struck a chord – to strongly affect or resonate with someone, “The song struck a chord with me because it reminded me of my childhood.”
heartbreaking – very sad or upsetting, “It was heartbreaking to see the injured puppy.”
oddly – in a strange or unusual way, “She was oddly quiet today, which surprised everyone.”
comforting – making you feel better or safe, “Her words were comforting when I felt nervous.”
thought-provoking – causing you to think deeply, “The movie had a thought-provoking ending that made me reflect on life.”
fresh eyes – a new or different perspective, “He looked at the problem with fresh eyes and found a solution quickly.”
underlying – hidden but important, “There is an underlying message in the story about kindness.”
messy – not neat, disorganized, or complicated, “His desk was messy, with papers everywhere.”
accessible – easy to understand or approach, “The teacher made the lesson accessible for all students.”
pretentious – trying to seem more important or intelligent than you are, “The essay sounded pretentious and hard to read.”
lend – to give something to someone for a short time, “I will lend you my book until tomorrow.”