Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Suicide attempt, Suicide, RacismModerate
Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3198 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 46%
challenging 45%
tense 37%
adventurous 28%
emotional 27%
sad 18%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%Average rating
204 pages | first published 1961
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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...
204 pages | first published 1961
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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...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, RacismModerate
Confinement, Death, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Racial slursCommunity Reviews
Summary of 3198 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
dark 46%
challenging 45%
tense 37%
adventurous 28%
emotional 27%
sad 18%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 29% | No: 27% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%Average rating