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204 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156837507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 May 1987
Description
The first of Lem’s novels to be published in America and still the best known. A scientist examining the ocean that covers the surface of the planet Solaris is forced to confront the incarnation of a painful, hitherto unconscious memory, inexplica...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,495 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 47%
dark 45%
tense 35%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
sad 21%
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: 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: 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
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Graphic
Suicide attempt, Suicide, RacismModerate
Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, AlcoholMinor
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Misogyny204 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780156837507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: 15 May 1987
Description
The first of Lem’s novels to be published in America and still the best known. A scientist examining the ocean that covers the surface of the planet Solaris is forced to confront the incarnation of a painful, hitherto unconscious memory, inexplica...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,495 reviews
Moods
reflective 62%
challenging 47%
dark 45%
tense 35%
emotional 30%
adventurous 29%
sad 21%
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: 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: 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, Gaslighting, AlcoholMinor
Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Misogyny