A review by dr_zappy
The Man Who Fell to Earth: The Best of the SF Masterworks by Walter Tevis

3.0

Written in the 60s and set in the futuristic 1980s, it's a product of its time; some of the terms used are outdated and the way the female characters are described are, as is frustratingly common, based on body type and whether they have a "mouth for sex". But the story is engaging, and the exploration of humanity's foibles, on an individual scale as well as America- and world-wide, is interesting. The writing itself is a little plain, and the focalisation jumps around to different characters a bit too much, but overall an enjoyable read.
Also David Bowie was the perfect casting for Newton in Roeg's film adaptation, Bowie being an actual alien himself.