The Futurological Congress by Stanisław Lem

The Futurological Congress

Ijon Tichy #3

Stanisław Lem

129 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Hapless cosmonaut Ijon Tichy has been sent back to earth to attend the Eighth Futurological Congress in smog-bound, overpopulated Costa Rica, holed up with an assortment of scientists in a luxury hotel (fully equipped with tear gas sprinklers in c...

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Moods

adventurous 57%
funny 53%
challenging 50%
dark 48%
mysterious 34%
reflective 34%
tense 21%
lighthearted 5%
sad 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 28%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 69% | A mix: 19% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

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