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186 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141190372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
T.J. Newton is an extraterrestrial who goes to Earth on a desperate mission of mercy. But instead of aid, Newton discovers loneliness and despair that ultimately ends in tragedy.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,093 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
emotional 41%
mysterious 41%
dark 33%
adventurous 20%
challenging 14%
tense 12%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Average rating
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Graphic
Alcoholism, Alcohol, Medical traumaModerate
Medical content, Addiction, ConfinementMinor
War, Body horror, Genocide186 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141190372
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
T.J. Newton is an extraterrestrial who goes to Earth on a desperate mission of mercy. But instead of aid, Newton discovers loneliness and despair that ultimately ends in tragedy.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,093 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
emotional 41%
mysterious 41%
dark 33%
adventurous 20%
challenging 14%
tense 12%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Alcohol, Medical traumaModerate
Medical content, Addiction, ConfinementMinor
War, Body horror, Genocide