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Stanisaw Lem - Solaris
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pros: thoughtful, intriguing story; compelling characters; amusing read
cons: heavy on sci-fi; ending disappointed me
Solaris: Love Or Something Like It On An Alien Planet/Lean'n'Mean II WO
The human mind is only capable of absorbing a few things at a time...Our faculties of perception are... See Full Review
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pros: Highly imaginative, convincing characters and action
cons: The most interesting themes show up in the last ten pages
Solaris: A Seaside Tale Not For The Squeamish
I finished reading Stanislaw Lem's Solaris over the weekend. It was in no way what I was exp... See Full Review
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pros: Original absorbing tale. Poignant love story humorous satire, wonderfully written
cons: Descriptive sections sometimes don't yield easily to extraction of the point!
A sensitivity to love, a dry satire on science! What a combo!
Stanislaw Lem's "Solaris" is a psychological tour de force. Lem is an expert within his field....a... See Full Review
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pros: A monument to our failed antropomorphism, this awesome book is a must for anyone who appreciates writen word.
cons: A portion about the different forms that the ocean is forming can be to certain extend boring.
The best from the best
Stanislaw Lem is a must for every serious SF addict, but he is also highly recommended even if SF is... See Full Review
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pros: thought provoking
cons: not long enough ?
Solaris - An Unsung Classic
I read this book after watching the Russian film version and was not disappointed. How can I de... See Full Review
Product Details
| Key Information | |
| Narrator | Joanne Froggatt |
| Authors | Stanisaw Lem |
| Professional Reviews | |
| Professional Reviews | "A novel that makes you re-evaluate the nature of intelligence itself." |
| Book Editions | |
| Book Editions | <Edition><item name="format">Paperback</item><item name="date">November 01, 2002</item><item name="publisher">Mariner Books</item><item name="measurements">7.75"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 0.5"(d), 0.45 lbs.</item><item name="isbn">9780156027601</item></Edition> |
| First Line | |
| Publisher's Note | At 19.00 hours, ship's time, I made my way to the launching bay. |
