Fiasco by Stanisław Lem

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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 135 reviews

Moods

dark 84%
reflective 69%
challenging 53%
adventurous 46%
mysterious 38%
tense 23%
informative 15%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.91

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