Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

Stanisław Lem with Joanna Kilmartin (Translator), Steve Cox (Translator)

224 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

"A fantastic book." --Steven Soderbergh When psychologist Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface, he finds himself confronting a painful memory embodied in the physical likeness of a past lover. Kelvi...

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Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 64%
challenging 46%
dark 43%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
emotional 26%
sad 19%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.71

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