The Unpredictability of Being Human

Fourteen-year-old Malin is an analytical observer who feels perplexed by the illogical behavior of humans, including her easily-crying father, her pregnant older sister, and her best friend who is suddenly obsessed with boys. To make sense of it all, she begins writing a “Guide to Being Human,” taking notes on social interactions and her own confusing feelings, especially when a new boy, Ruben, enters her class. The book follows her humorous and heartfelt attempts to navigate shifting friendships, a first crush, and her own burgeoning self-awareness, ultimately learning to embrace unpredictability.