The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Walter Tevis

192 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective medium-paced

Description

'Beautiful ... The story of an extraterrestrial visitor from another planet is designed mainly to say something about life on this one' NEW YORK TIMESThomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by ...

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Moods

reflective 78%
sad 50%
mysterious 39%
emotional 38%
dark 32%
adventurous 26%
challenging 14%
tense 10%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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