How to Pass as Human

by Nic Kelman

Description

A curious android sets out to decode the messy, irrational patterns of human life in this witty, speculative “field guide” to passing as human. Blending sketches, charts, and playful logic with a growing sense of self, the story follows Android Ø (Zach) as he studies social cues and improvises his way through relationships—especially one with Andrea that blurs the line between instruction and intimacy. As his understanding deepens, Zach’s investigation turns inward, pushing him to confront the mystery of his own creation and the purpose behind his existence. With its inventive, deadpan humor and genre-bending mix of satire and heartfelt inquiry, the book explores identity, empathy, and what it really means to be human.

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Published Jan 1, 2015

ISBN: 9781616557652

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@volmortaJul 3, 2026

Very interesting read, but the pacing made it difficult for me to get through. The way its laid out makes sense, but I struggled to stay interested with the flipping between story and the charts and graphs

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First Published

2015

Language

eng

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