Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

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

223 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Solaris, planète longtemps oubliée par les explorations humaines, tourne autour de deux soleils, et ne semble pas abriter de vie. Un jour pourtant, un groupe de scientifiques y découvre une étonnante entité sous la forme d'un vaste océan protoplas...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,370 reviews

Moods

mysterious 77%
reflective 64%
challenging 45%
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: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.71

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