Mortal Engines by Stanisław Lem

Mortal Engines

Stanisław Lem

240 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

A virtuoso storyteller a Jorge Luis Borges for the Space Age The New York Times He was a robothypochondriac On his squeaking cart he carried a complete set of spare parts A freighter pilot leads a manhunt across the Moon for a robot gone berserk a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
adventurous 69%
reflective 61%
challenging 46%
lighthearted 46%
mysterious 30%
inspiring 23%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.62

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