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Science Fiction · DarkA planet-sized ocean that reads human minds
Solaris
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What it is about
Psychologist Kris Kelvin arrives at a space station orbiting the planet Solaris and finds that its ocean produces physical copies of the people he has lost. Lem’s 1961 novel is a classic of philosophical science fiction.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and an unhurried pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.
Themes: Contact · Memory · Grief
Screen adaptation
Solaris (1972) · Solaris (2002)
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