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

Thomas Jerome Newton is an extraterrestrial from the planet Anthea, which has been devastated by a series of nuclear wars, and whose inhabitants are twice as intelligent as human beings. When he lands on Earth - in Kentucky, disguised as a human -...

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Moods

reflective 72%
sad 49%
mysterious 42%
emotional 38%
dark 32%
adventurous 24%
challenging 13%
tense 12%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 25%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.92

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