{"product_id":"my-life-among-humans","title":"My Life Among Humans","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A nameless alien data compiler comes to Earth to study humans, setting up shop on the outskirts of a small desert community in North America. Working under forced labor, it must watch humans in complete secrecy while sending regular reports to its manager back home. Using spore-like technology to read the minds of his hosts, the alien quickly takes a special interest in Will, one of his early subjects. That interest proves to be a problem when the alien is accidentally revealed to Will's family and it takes desperate measures to save its own life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn doing so, it discovers a forbidden ability...it can control human minds. Now, the alien struggles to keep this secret from its manager, deal with a growing number of suspicious humans, and come to terms with its ethically questionable decisions. \u003cem\u003eMy Life Among Humans\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully painted, evocative first graphic novel from illustrator and cartoonist Jed McGowan.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMy Life Among Humans\u003c\/em\u003e is a sweet, empowering story about our capacity for connection — both human and alien.\" \u003cstrong\u003e– Ryan North (\u003cem\u003eThe Unbeatable Squirrel Girl\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eMy Life Among Humans\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-moving and beautifully illustrated graphic novel.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eThe Review Geek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“McGowan’s art is engaging….The almost 3D animation style complements the storyline” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Recommended for all who have felt like an outsider looking in.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My Life Among Humans carries shades of those movies of yesteryear, though the danger the little alien carries is both far more insidious, yet somehow innocent.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eComic Crusaders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An interesting read, cleverly mixing the readers expectations to deliver a book that feeds on some old school paranoia, with the need for belonging and family.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eComic Crusaders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 stars \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eComic Crusaders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“…a short, charming graphic novel with simple art and a simple story. It reads quickly, hits all the right beats, and keeps the reader entertained.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eFantasy Book Critic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My Life Among Humans is a fast-moving and beautifully illustrated graphic novel. With bright visuals and a simple story to follow, this is an easy book to slip into.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eThe Review Geek\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“McGowan expertly illustrates the moments his human characters lose control of their bodies. Their emotions aren’t lacking, they have been lost, a loss that is felt in the illustrations.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eNo Flying No Tights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Upon my reread of My Life Among Humans to write this review, I fell in love again. It has emotional weight, and after each read, I walked away with a warmed heart. I recommend it for adult and teen graphic novel collections.” \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eNo Flying No Tights\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWriter\/Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJed M McGowan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oni Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44585039266091,"sku":"9781637151990","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/7850\/products\/MYLIFEAMONGHUMANS.jpg?v=1743089812","url":"https:\/\/onipress.shop\/products\/my-life-among-humans","provider":"Oni Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}