The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis

The Man Who Fell to Earth

Walter Tevis

240 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective medium-paced

Description

A man wanders into town one day seemingly out of nowhere. He starts by peddling valuables just to get by. But he possesses uncanny scientific knowledge, which he uses to develop technologies of a marvelous nature. In time he builds a corporate emp...

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Moods

reflective 71%
sad 50%
mysterious 41%
emotional 40%
dark 33%
adventurous 24%
challenging 13%
tense 13%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 24%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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