Reviews

The Spinner by Doris Piserchia

grumpy_dragon_48's review

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

firecat's review

3.0

I remember reading something of Doris Piserchia's when I was young that I found interesting, but I don't remember which book it was. This wasn't it.

This is a very creepy but interestingly satisfying book. An alien accidentally finds its way to Earth as a result of human mining activities that disrupt its home planet. I would say that the theme is "displacement," but it's not only the alien who is displaced.