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214 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311576
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface he is forced to confront a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Others suffer from the same afflictio...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,406 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 47%
dark 45%
tense 35%
adventurous 29%
emotional 29%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | 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: 9% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 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
214 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571311576
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 March 2016
Description
When Kris Kelvin arrives at the planet Solaris to study the ocean that covers its surface he is forced to confront a painful, hitherto unconscious memory embodied in the physical likeness of a long-dead lover. Others suffer from the same afflictio...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,406 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 47%
dark 45%
tense 35%
adventurous 29%
emotional 29%
sad 20%
informative 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | 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: 9% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 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