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Solaris
Solaris
Author: Stanislaw Lem
The first of Lem’s novels to be published in americanca 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, inexplicably created by the ocean. An undisputed SF classic. Translated by Joanna Kilmartin and Stev...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780156837507
ISBN-10: 0156837501
Publication Date: 5/15/1987
Pages: 216
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Harvest Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 8
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mokie avatar reviewed Solaris on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The book was much better than the movie. A little wordy, a warning for those fearful of frequent use of large words in novels; but a good storyline if your able to stick with it.
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Helpful Score: 2
I blew off this book as soon as Clooney and Fox Hollywood-ized it, but after reading other Lem books I returned to Solaris and realised what a snobby mistake I had been making. Even for a non sci-fan like myself, Lem is a brilliant read and this book is one of his very best.
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Helpful Score: 1
I actually liked the movie more, I think, although the writing was very good and different than most science fiction stories.
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reviewed Solaris on + 17 more book reviews
The story is about an "celestial body" that, as I read it, is like a sentient gas giant that has a psychological effect upon the scientists who are observing it from orbit. Quite an interesting read.

The book was made into a 4 hour movie in Russia, then 30 years later re-made by us folk starring George Clooney. The Russian version is most like the novel than the American version. Just read the book.
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One of the ten best science fiction books ever written. A marvel of introspection.


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