216 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156881500
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 30 November 1990
Description
In Pilot Pirx, Lem has created an irresistibly likable character: an astronaut who gives the impression of still navigating by the seat of his pants-a bumbler but an inspired one. By investing Pirx with a range of human foibles, Lem offers a wonde...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
mysterious 50%
challenging 33%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SexismMinor
Death
216 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156881500
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 30 November 1990
Description
In Pilot Pirx, Lem has created an irresistibly likable character: an astronaut who gives the impression of still navigating by the seat of his pants-a bumbler but an inspired one. By investing Pirx with a range of human foibles, Lem offers a wonde...
Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
mysterious 50%
challenging 33%
lighthearted 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SexismMinor
Death