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204 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802755261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker and Co.
Publication date: 01 June 1970
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,191 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
challenging 47%
dark 44%
tense 36%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, RacismModerate
Toxic relationship204 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802755261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker and Co.
Publication date: 01 June 1970
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,191 reviews
Moods
reflective 63%
challenging 47%
dark 44%
tense 36%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, RacismModerate
Toxic relationship