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In Pilot Pirx, Lem has created an irresistibly likable character: an astronaut who gives the impression of still navigating by the seat of his pants-a bumbler but an inspired one. By investing Pirx with a range of human foibles, Lem offers a wonderful vision of the audacity, childlike curiosity, and intuition that can give humans the courage to confront outer space.
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I always thought or were told that this book is "for kids" or younger generations in general. Well, it's completely not true. Not that it's unsuitable for younger people, but rather that it actually touches some really deep and complex topics. The penultimate tale about a trial was especially great. And so contemporary, even though it was written in the 1960s and is about artificial intelligence. It's absolutely stunning. I'm even happier that it is going to be adapted for a movie soon, bringing it to a wider audience. This book definitely exceeded my expectations. One of more interesting pieces from Lem for me.