A review by thecoffeebot
Fiasco by Stanisław Lem

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I am so sad to leave this book unfinished. This was once my favourite book and the first chapter still remains as one of the pieces of literature I love the most. But all after that point feels... Dull and unrealistic, filled with lengthy descriptions of just loosely founded speculative technology and ridiculous calls to force in long winded space meetings.
I am still fascinated by the premise of this book, but... I no longer believe Lem's style is worth all that much praise.