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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Solaris in Books

Dec 1, 2017  
Solaris
Solaris
Stanislaw Lem | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
High-brow science fiction
Solaris is a perplexing, impossible world - endeavouring, somehow, to exist and endure in the presence of binary stars with a toxic and corrosive atmosphere constantly enveloping its ink black ocean of intrigue. Hovering above the waves is Solaris station which is an armoured and secluded human outpost, a crumbling and half-forgotten castle in the air.

Scientist Kris Kelvin comes upon an unusual scene in which one of the researchers at the facility has apparently killed himself, another appears to have lost his mind and Snaut, who has a shred of humanity left, is still deeply suspicious. Soon after we discover that apparitions seem to be tormenting them, though they appear to be manifestations or projections of their own deepest, darkest feelings, created by the mystery that is the living ocean of this world. Testing their minds to the limits, we see if they can truly overcome their repressed memories.

It is a haunting novel, and almost parallels the mental health issue of post traumatic stress disorder, and that it can be present in anyone in varying degrees. A visionary science fiction novel.
  
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Red Otter (340 KP) rated Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium in Tabletop Games

Jun 10, 2019  
Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium
Terraforming Mars: Hellas & Elysium
2017 | Space
7
7.8 (8 Ratings)
Tabletop Game Rating
Terraformong Mars: Hellas and Elysium is a small expansion that is a double sided board that overlays the original board to add new terrain, awards and milestones to TM. The new placement bonuses ocean areas change up the usual optimal placements, while the awards and milestones change what an optimal engine is. It adds enough variety to the game play for it's price, but doesn't add new cards or corporations. Unfortunately, the explanation for the new awards and milestones are on a not very durable sheet, so make sure to protect it well.
  
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Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Inside Out Sharks in Books

Mar 11, 2018  
Inside Out Sharks
Inside Out Sharks
David George Gordon | 2017 | Children
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Inside Out...
With beautiful illustrations and interesting subject matter, this book is a win-win with curious children. and although it is quite short, it fills a child with wonder and lets them take in what they want before progressing to more challenging reading material. Welcome to the deep ocean and explore the life and surroundings of this fearsome creature.
I am reviewing this book for Luann Columbo, Quarto Publishing, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.