The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age by Stanisław Lem

The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age

Stanisław Lem

352 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging funny medium-paced
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Trurl and Klapaucius are 'constructors', they travel around the universe creating machines of astonishing inventiveness and power and visiting a bewildering variety of violent, peculiar and morose civilizations. The Cyberiad is oddly reminiscent o...

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Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 74%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 42%
challenging 16%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
dark 4%
emotional 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 30% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 8% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 28% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.08

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