275 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816492831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seabury Press (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ijon Tichy, Lem's Candide of the Cosmos, encounters bizarre civilizations and creatures in space that serve to satirize science, the rational mind, theology, and other icons of human pride. Line drawings by the Author. Translated by Michael Kandel...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 30%
challenging 20%
dark 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
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275 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816492831
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seabury Press (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Ijon Tichy, Lem's Candide of the Cosmos, encounters bizarre civilizations and creatures in space that serve to satirize science, the rational mind, theology, and other icons of human pride. Line drawings by the Author. Translated by Michael Kandel...
Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
reflective 60%
lighthearted 40%
mysterious 30%
challenging 20%
dark 10%
informative 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 66% | A mix: 11% | Character: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 75% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.