Reviews

The Chain of Chance by Stanisław Lem

coralena's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Suicide attempt

lukija's review against another edition

2.0

Tieteisrikosjännäri 1970 -luvulta. Amerikkalainen astronautti toimii yksityisetsivänä erikoisessa tehtävässä selvittääkseen Italian Napolissa tapahtuneita keski-ikäisten miehien kuolemia. Heidän kuolemiensa yhteisiä tekijöitä pohditaan kirjassa (tiedeosuus) ja samalla päähenkilö altistaa itsensä kuolemanvaaralle pyrkiessään toistamaan yhden kuolleen miehen elämän viime vaiheita. Loppuratkaisu on yllättävä ja kiinnostava konseptina. Silti kirjan lukeminen oli paikoin tylsää selontekojen lukemista ja tunnustan, että välillä luin nopeammin päästäkseni loppuratkaisun äärelle. Kirjan aloitus ja lopetus olivat vauhdikkaita ja toimivat minulle hyvän jännärin tavoin.

4nadant's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

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

4.0

setteno's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

3.0

halieh's review

mysterious medium-paced

4.0

shiprim's review against another edition

5.0

Lem'den acayip enteresan bir bilimsel Sherlock romanı. Aşırı sürükleyici ve tutarlı, bir yanıyla da şans faktörünü matematiksel olarak sorgulamalı.

Süper.

ania2204's review against another edition

mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.75

cinnamonfox's review against another edition

3.0

Catarul explorează puterea pe care o poate avea o opinie, relația cauză-efect și tendința omului de a lua decizii fără a se informa mai amănunțit despre un subiect anume.
Recenzia, aici.

ruinedmap's review against another edition

4.0

A fun, clever and satisfying "mystery science fiction" read about an American astronaut-turned-detective looking into the mysterious deaths of several middle-aged men who were vacationing in Naples, near Mt Vesuvius. It is a little confusing and slow during the first few pages, but really picks up -- the world is a bit futuristic, yet Old World (since it's set in various European cities). The writing is part noir, part Ian Fleming, part Agatha Christie and part Camus. The science leans more toward philosophy and math, as well as a little bit outer space. While there isn't a real focus on character development, many of the characters are quite amusing and distinctive. It was also fun reading the names of all the European cars, like Opel and Citroen. I think if you like shows like House and Numb3rs, you might like this one.

naja's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious slow-paced

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

4.25

 My boy stan just always delivers with those accurate titles.

Extra pints because i expected a sexism level of 100 and only got a level of 30.