The Man Who Fell To Earth by Walter Tevis
A mysterious and enigmatic alien, Thomas Jerome Newton, arrives on Earth with the intention of saving his drought-stricken home planet. Disguised as a human, he uses his advanced knowledge to amass a fortune through innovative technology, hoping to build a spacecraft to transport water back to his people. However, as he becomes entangled in the complexities of human society, including greed, loneliness, and addiction, his mission becomes increasingly compromised. The story explores themes of isolation, the corrupting influence of power, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in an alien world.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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