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286 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156849050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 26 June 1985
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 399 reviews
Moods
funny 76%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 52%
mysterious 23%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating
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286 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156849050
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 26 June 1985
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 399 reviews
Moods
funny 76%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 52%
mysterious 23%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
dark 9%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 41% | Character: 11% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 28% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
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.