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Solaris by Stanisław Lem
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really liked it
bookshelves: e-4, science-fiction, polish-literature, philosophy, fantasy

This science fiction novel seemed very modern, especially for the questions it raises.
Three men find themselves isolated in a space station on a single planet where two suns, one red and the other blue, alternately rise; a ubiquitous and omnipotent ocean reigns.
Kris, the main character, arrives at the station, discovers at the same time as the reader what's happening (a colleague suicide who had called him in reinforcement), and does various experiments to understand what is happening. In the grip of many doubts, he thinks he's going crazy when coming face to face with his wife, who died years ago. Sometimes, he thinks he's dreaming and tries to provide a scientific explanation. And we follow his thoughts as the plot tightens.
I liked the mysterious and disturbing side of the décor and atmosphere as soon as Kris entered the resort. We keep coming to understand what happened and what will happen next. There is little action per se; more reflections and long scientific passages exist. Kris's reactions sometimes surprised or annoyed me; they seemed somewhat passive or in a changing mood. I liked the statement developed by the author about the conquest of space and the will of man to want to model everything in his image. At the same time, other "natures" can exist in the Universe without man being able to explain them... nor can't communicate along. This grip on thoughts and dreams is also troubling.
This reading was addictive to the end, almost hypnotic.
She'll leave some striking images in my head.
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Reading Progress

Finished Reading
June 25, 2020 – Shelved
December 24, 2021 – Shelved as: e-4
October 1, 2023 – Shelved as: science-fiction
October 1, 2023 – Shelved as: polish-literature
October 1, 2023 – Shelved as: philosophy
October 1, 2023 – Shelved as: fantasy

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message 1: by Pedro (new)

Pedro Very good review! (I can´t hardly keep up with all your reviews!). I've only seen the film, which I found very original and astonishing. Every now and then I doubt about reading the book.


³¢³Üí²õ Pedro wrote: "Very good review! (I can´t hardly keep up with all your reviews!). I've only seen the film, which I found very original and astonishing. Every now and then I doubt about reading the book."

Thank you. I can't even remember if I watch the movie picture or not.


³¢³Üí²õ I've watched the film already and I loved it.


message 4: by Sh (new) - added it

Sh Kishan Nice review, Luis. Thanks!


³¢³Üí²õ Sh wrote: "Nice review, Luis. Thanks!"

Thank you to you too.


message 6: by Joe (new)

Joe Krakovsky That was a good review, Luis.


³¢³Üí²õ Joe wrote: "That was a good review, Luis."

Thank you, Joe.


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