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239 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
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Language: English
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These fourteen science fiction stories reveal Lem’s fascination with artificial intelligence and demonstrate just how surprisingly human sentient machines can be. “Astonishing is not too strong a word for these tales” (Wall Street Journal). Transl...
Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews
Moods
funny 72%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 56%
challenging 32%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 20%
dark 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
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Suicidal thoughts
239 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These fourteen science fiction stories reveal Lem’s fascination with artificial intelligence and demonstrate just how surprisingly human sentient machines can be. “Astonishing is not too strong a word for these tales” (Wall Street Journal). Transl...
Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews
Moods
funny 72%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 56%
challenging 32%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 20%
dark 16%
emotional 12%
relaxing 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 37%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 40% | N/A: 15% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts