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wheelow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ghosttears's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
whaleofabook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Rozumiesz przeto, synu, że nie ma zgody ani związku między nami a nimi; my działamy, dźwięcząc, iskrząc i promieniując, a oni bełkocąc, pluszcząc i zanieczyszczając"
im więcej czytam sci-fi tym mniej lubię ludzi
im więcej czytam sci-fi tym mniej lubię ludzi
hanio's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
daviddavidkatzman's review against another edition
4.0
Another fascinating book by Lem. I generally have little interest in short stories. I prefer longer narratives that I can really invest in. And when I realized these were short science fiction stories, I was skeptical that he would pull it off. Science fiction requires world building (as does fantasy) and integrating character into an unfamiliar universe takes time, which short stories don't afford. Lem solved that issue by writing short stories that are far more like fables or parables. Most provide social critique and commentary and sometimes humor. There were two slightly longer stories toward the end that were not quite novellas, and these were more traditional in style. Still very respectable stories that defy expectations.
What impressed me the most is his incredible creativity. His concepts are rich with imagination and break boundaries. He's incredibly inventive and smashes through traditional techniques. Lem is a true original.
Another fascinating book by Lem. I generally have little interest in short stories. I prefer longer narratives that I can really invest in. And when I realized these were short science fiction stories, I was skeptical that he would pull it off. Science fiction requires world building (as does fantasy) and integrating character into an unfamiliar universe takes time, which short stories don't afford. Lem solved that issue by writing short stories that are far more like fables or parables. Most provide social critique and commentary and sometimes humor. There were two slightly longer stories toward the end that were not quite novellas, and these were more traditional in style. Still very respectable stories that defy expectations.
What impressed me the most is his incredible creativity. His concepts are rich with imagination and break boundaries. He's incredibly inventive and smashes through traditional techniques. Lem is a true original.
life_couch's review against another edition
3.0
It's impossible to rate this one, I really enjoyed most of the stories. They are not like Asimov or Dick's work, and in some parts they reminded me of (space) 1001 arabian nights, as weird as it sounds! My favorite story was Automatthews friend