"Alien" is a science fiction book written by the American writer Ridley Scott. This masterpiece creates a tense and exciting atmosphere that helps the reader to immerse himself in the world of space and alien life. The main character, the crew of the spaceship "Nostromo", unknowingly become the heroes of a terrible meeting with unknown creatures that turned out to be dangerous. The reader, along with the characters, feels fear, tension and nervousness, because every step on a foreign planet can be the last. "Alien" is not only a book about outer space, but also a deep reflection of the internal confrontation of the heroes with extraordinary circumstances. The reader has the opportunity to experience each event with the characters and experience their fears and feelings. "Alien" leaves its feelings and thoughts in the heart of everyone who dares to open its pages.