Fiasco by Stanisław Lem

Fiasco

Stanisław Lem with Michael Kandel (Translator)

322 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The planet Quinta is pocked by ugly mounds and covered by a spiderweb-like network. It is a kingdom of phantoms and of a beauty afflicted by madness. In stark contrast, the crew of the spaceship Hermes represents a knowledge-seeking Earth. As they...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
reflective 66%
challenging 58%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 33%
tense 25%
informative 16%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.91

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