The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age by Stanisław Lem

The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age

Stanisław Lem

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fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging funny medium-paced

Description

Trurl and Klaupacius are constructor robots who try to out-invent each other. They travel to the far corners of the cosmos to take on freelance problem-solving jobs, with dire consequences for their employers. “The most completely successful of hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews

Moods

funny 95%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 72%
reflective 50%
challenging 18%
relaxing 18%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%
emotional 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 33% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.06

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