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Liked It “Stanislaw Lem's writing can be extremely boring at times, and I almost put this book down soon after starting to read it, but I'm glad I didn't. Once I was willing to trudge through the dull parts, I found one of the most unique science fiction stories I've ever read. I just wish I could say the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Stanislaw Lem's writing can be extremely boring at times, and I almost put this book down soon after starting to read it, but I'm glad I didn't. Once I was willing to trudge through the dull parts, I found one of the most unique science fiction stories I've ever read. I just wish I could say the same about "Fiasco"...”
David F wrote this review Tuesday, October 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The plot is riveting, the characters are complex, and the emotional turbulence is unique but real. If it wasn't for Lem's tendency to get lost in his imagined history and in-depth science descriptions, this would have been a five easily.”
Eric M wrote this review Wednesday, September 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Lem really writes neat stuff. This book, about a living, thought-reactive planet is one of his best. ”
Leif wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“later”
Matthias G wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I LOVE IT”
Mara R wrote this review Friday, June 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This bogs down in the middle, when the book dissolcves nito a long, rambling, philosophical diatribe about the meaning of whatever, but overall it is a fascinating story including ideas that are still fresh decades after the book came out.”
Eileen M wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Spooky!”
Bettina W wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow! Where to begin. Lem's imagination, creativity, and knowledge of diverse fields of study are staggering. This novel depicts the works of scientists on a distant planet, Solaris, who are trying to make contact with the seemingly conscious ocean which envelops the planet. Simultaneously the story depicts man's, and mankind's, inability to know himself.
Alex D wrote this review Thursday, February 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“ It is kind of a ghost story set in space though in this case since the spirits are really exterterestrial beings this brings up all kinds of interesting questions about man's place in the universe.
Robephiles wrote this review Tuesday, January 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I like how really alien and unwordly the beings trying to communicate really are and how the book so successfully dealt with that. Lem could have done more with the concept and in fact this book inspired other writers and filmakers to take their run at the idea but even after imitation this book still holds up amazingly well. ”
