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Book Review of Solaris

Solaris
Solaris
Author: Lem Stanislaw
Book Type: Paperback
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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.