Solaris

[Jenny, Makeing a world of books]

Solaris by Stanisław Lem

[Wend]

Interesting book, how humans try to understand and relate to aliens, I suppose. But we always relate to them as if they are humans?

[Debra Diggs]

Just got the book and the movie (Russian version) from the library. I decided to watch the movie first. It is very slow. I am about half way through. There definitely seems to be a communication problem between the humans and aliens.

[Kaylee]

I'm on page 90. It's sort of interesting, but I don't really have an opinion yet.

[Debra Diggs]

I have just started, page 45. And I agree, it is interesting, but not much else yet. Still a little early to tell

[Debra Diggs]

Page 66
(view spoiler)[ So, they have been trying to communicate with the alien(s) for 100 years or so, and what happens. Kelvin puts the alien in a capsule and launches it into space! Way to communicate! (hide spoiler)]

[Debra Diggs]

Page 132
Just finished the chapter titled The Monsters. So much theory and description that did not make any sense. Good gosh, couldn't they have edited that a bit.

[Renee]

In the end, I thought Solaris would have been better as a short story. Interesting but not requiring so much text.

[Debra Diggs]

Finished.
I agree, it would have been better as a short story.

[Rosemarie]

I am about half way through and find the plot intriguing.

[Rosemarie]

I finished the book. The ending was a disappointment.

[Renee]

Right? Such an interesting premise, but no resolution.

[Jenny, Makeing a world of books]

I agree. I was so confused half the time myself.

[Renee]

Lol. I'm so glad you started this group, Jenny, so we don't have to be alone in our confusion.

[Jenny, Makeing a world of books]

LOL Thanks Renee! (Although that was not my original intent haha)

[Debra Diggs]

If the ending was supposed to mean something, it was completely lost on me. I took away two things from this book. 1. Communication with non-human aliens is difficult if not impossible. 2. Humans are quick to try and kill.

[Jenny, Makeing a world of books]

Very true Debra!