A review by jaynecm
The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis

4.5

What an unbelievably sad and gentle science fiction read. An alien has come to Earth, not to invade but to save us from ourselves. Like so many of us humans who begin with lofty intentions, intending to sacrifice all for their cause,

Newton's mission is doomed to failure and he is ultimately left a broken 'man'.

I don't think I have ever called a sci fi book beautiful, but this truly was a beautiful, melancholy, thought-provoking read.