Solaris by Stanisław Lem

Solaris

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

204 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective slow-paced
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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 82%
reflective 63%
challenging 47%
dark 44%
tense 36%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

slow 53%
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%

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