sullyisreading's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
There are some wonderful stories featured in this anthology that really highlight many of the reasons why I see Stanislaw Lem as an incredible author. He has a variety of styles for writing that always makes his stories seem brand-new and unique.
The only story i really struggled with from this anthology was the last one, The Mask. At first I thought the style of writing was interesting, but it quickly wore on me and turned me off the rest of the story. My explanation of the story is flawed because it struggled to keep my attention throughout. As The Mask is one of the longest stories in the anthology as well, it is not a great read personally. But I wouldn't let this final story tarnish the rest of the book; it is certainly worth the read overall.
The only story i really struggled with from this anthology was the last one, The Mask. At first I thought the style of writing was interesting, but it quickly wore on me and turned me off the rest of the story. My explanation of the story is flawed because it struggled to keep my attention throughout. As The Mask is one of the longest stories in the anthology as well, it is not a great read personally. But I wouldn't let this final story tarnish the rest of the book; it is certainly worth the read overall.
skwolcott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
scytale's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ainsleyiscariot's review against another edition
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
2.0
booktuastic's review against another edition
4.0
Nie do końca w moim stylu, ale nie można odmówić Panu Lemowi, że jak na swoje czasy tworzył coś niesamowitego
domi_zzz's review against another edition
5.0
Klasyk, taki must read, za który w końcu się zabrałam. I... o rany, jaka to jest językowa uczta, jaki raj dla wyobraźni...
mrs_skywalker's review against another edition
3.0
ciężkie dość, nie mam pojęcia, kto jest odbiorcą tej książki
jul_ja's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
saulyte's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
gabitheaustrian's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? No
4.0