Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

Stanisław Lem with Bill Johnston (Translator)

337 pages first pub 1961 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

A classic work of science fiction by renowned Polish novelist and satirist Stanislaw Lem.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 liv...

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Moods

mysterious 78%
reflective 63%
challenging 45%
dark 44%
tense 35%
adventurous 29%
emotional 27%
sad 19%
informative 7%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 33%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 29% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.71

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