Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

Stanisław Lem with Joanna Kilmartin (Translator), Steve Cox (Translator), Darko Suvin (Contributor)

Solaris

Stanisław Lem with Joanna Kilmartin (Translator), Steve Cox (Translator), Darko Suvin (Contributor)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

204 pages | first published 1961

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When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface, he finds a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the living physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Others examining the planet, Kelvin learns, a...
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Moods

mysterious 77%
reflective 64%
challenging 46%
dark 44%
tense 34%
adventurous 29%
emotional 27%
sad 19%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 32%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

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