Fiasco by Stanisław Lem

336 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 246 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
reflective 68%
challenging 60%
adventurous 52%
mysterious 52%
informative 28%
tense 20%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 39%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.9

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