angie_t's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
manolitagafotas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
vtlsnkv's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bear_paw's review against another edition
3.5
If you haven't read Stanislaw Lem yet, go pick up Solaris first. This book is really good, just not quite on the same level. The story revolves around scientific exploration, robotics, technical rocketry, and first contact, all undergirded by deep philosophical questions. The characterization isn't great, but they are more mouthpieces for ideas and debate than compelling individuals. This novel shines in the creativity and alieness of the surroundings. Lem describes truly alien terrain and structures, creating a creeping strangeness as the novel progresses. This isn't Lem's best, but it's enjoyable and worth checking out.
timey's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
gaiusgallus's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting piece of sci-fi! I loved the interactions between the various characters and their musings on what might be happening on the planet. It was an entertaining read! I didn't find it particularly spectacular, but had some fun things to say.
kayakobold's review against another edition
4.0
6 irdische Spezialisten. 1 Vorname. 1 Rakete. 2 einheimische Wesen. Viel Kaffee.
Ich glaube, der menschlichste Moment ist, wenn der Physiker seinem "Kollegen" die Strahlenkrankheit demonstriert.
Ich glaube, der menschlichste Moment ist, wenn der Physiker seinem "Kollegen" die Strahlenkrankheit demonstriert.
kara_t's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
fiona_harrigian's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
takisam's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75