160 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345490100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 01 February 1963
Description
An alien, on mission a mission to obtain water, becomes a head of a large corporation. Ultimately, he is overwhelmed by American capitalism and a relationship with a women. Includes director Roeg's full uncut version.
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 39%
dark 33%
adventurous 23%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Medical trauma, AlcoholModerate
Medical content, Addiction, Chronic illnessMinor
Body horror, War160 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345490100
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Del Rey
Publication date: 01 February 1963
Description
An alien, on mission a mission to obtain water, becomes a head of a large corporation. Ultimately, he is overwhelmed by American capitalism and a relationship with a women. Includes director Roeg's full uncut version.
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 39%
dark 33%
adventurous 23%
challenging 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 4%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 25% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Medical trauma, AlcoholModerate
Medical content, Addiction, Chronic illnessMinor
Body horror, War