Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

Stanisław Lem with Jean-Michel Jasiensko (Translator), Joanna Kilmartin (Translator), Steve Cox (Translator)

204 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

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Moods

mysterious 77%
reflective 65%
challenging 46%
dark 44%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
emotional 27%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 32%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 28% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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