In ‘The Doorman’, author Reinaldo Arenas crafts a compelling narrative around the life of Juan, an alien from a dimension called Xibalbá, exiled and bound to live disguised as a doorman on Earth. Struggling to understand humanity, Juan chronicles his daily observations. The plot weaves elements of existentialism and insights into human nature, which makes the book both a sci-fi and philosophical treat.
Authors:
Genevieve Valentine
Years:
2017
Location:
earth
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
hugo-2017