The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age by Stanisław Lem

The Cyberiad: Fables for the Cybernetic Age

Stanisław Lem

236 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging funny medium-paced
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Trurl and Klaupacius are constructor robots who try to out-invent each other. They travel to the far corners of the cosmos to take on freelance problem-solving jobs, with dire consequences for their employers. “The most completely successful of hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 824 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
adventurous 75%
lighthearted 53%
reflective 44%
challenging 19%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
dark 3%
emotional 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 28% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 32% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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