Fiasco by Stanisław Lem

Fiasco

Stanisław Lem with Michael Kandel (Translator)

322 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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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 245 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
reflective 66%
challenging 62%
adventurous 54%
mysterious 50%
informative 29%
tense 20%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 15% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.9

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