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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Written in the 60s and set in the futuristic 1980s, it's a product of its time; some of the terms used are outdated and the way the female characters are described are, as is frustratingly common, based on body type and whether they have a "mouth for sex".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.
Also David Bowie was the perfect casting for Newton in Roeg's film adaptation, Bowie being an actual alien himself.