Books Messageboard: Her name in the original is Harey, it got changed to Rheya somewhere along the way of the by wahooka

Roll-Call: Have you read it? Are you reading it? Like it: Yes/NO? *NM* Jacob - 19/04/2010 05:52:00 PM 661 Views

I read it back in January. Tom - 19/04/2010 06:23:29 PM 1192 Views

I read it years ago, and liked it. *NM* Legolas - 19/04/2010 06:41:36 PM 628 Views

I just finished it. Rebekah - 19/04/2010 06:54:49 PM 1142 Views

Well, to be fair, Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:12:17 PM 1087 Views

Heh. Rebekah - 21/04/2010 08:31:51 AM 1312 Views

Re: Well, to be fair, Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:06:06 PM 1054 Views

That was how I felt too. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:39:15 PM 911 Views

I read it 3 years ago, and liked it. Linda - 19/04/2010 06:58:37 PM 1394 Views

Yes, I read it. Must be something like... eh. it was before the clooney horror movie came out? *NM* jh - 19/04/2010 07:23:15 PM 675 Views

I read it, and liked it. wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:33:16 PM 1177 Views

I plan to Camilla - 19/04/2010 07:41:21 PM 1284 Views

I might re-read it in a few days Larry - 19/04/2010 09:11:35 PM 1100 Views

I'm currently reading it Mark - 20/04/2010 10:00:05 AM 1356 Views

That has always bothered me too. Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:20:56 PM 982 Views

I am with you on that. It may not be rational or my reasons have to do with vanity Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:18:53 PM 919 Views

Re: When you look through Lem's page on Solaris covers, that one is the least interesting. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 10:01:50 AM 1040 Views

Indeed Camilla - 11/05/2010 03:02:26 PM 1024 Views

It was a while since I've read it Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:33:44 AM 994 Views

I have started reading it Camilla - 11/05/2010 11:10:53 AM 946 Views

Translation: Jacob - 19/04/2010 05:54:57 PM 1241 Views

I read it in Russian, which was very close to the original. Tom - 19/04/2010 06:25:00 PM 1222 Views

I'm not sure now, I think I read it in Dutch. Legolas - 19/04/2010 06:43:30 PM 1145 Views

English translation by Joanna Kilmartin and Steve Cox (1970). Rebekah - 19/04/2010 06:56:54 PM 1110 Views

Translation of a translation, actually. *NM* jh - 19/04/2010 07:22:18 PM 599 Views

Yes, I did read Jake's intro piece there.

*NM* Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:23:44 PM 603 Views

I figured you were not accurate enough. jh - 19/04/2010 07:26:54 PM 1094 Views

Pffft. Accuracy is for nerds. Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:31:52 PM 1178 Views

That was the one I read. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 01:43:01 AM 1308 Views

Read a swedish translation back then. jh - 19/04/2010 07:28:14 PM 1025 Views

Yes, the version I read was translated from polish. All the names were intact from the original *NM* Dragonsworn - 20/04/2010 12:17:42 AM 601 Views

I read it in Czech wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:40:05 PM 1357 Views

I also read a Swedish translation. Linda - 19/04/2010 07:41:31 PM 1465 Views

1970 translation from French to English by Joanna Kilmartin and Steve Cox everynametaken - 20/04/2010 02:20:42 AM 1209 Views

I have a different opinion on this. Jacob - 20/04/2010 08:17:06 PM 1111 Views

I've read it in Polish

Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:32:33 AM 942 Views

Re: So it's flat and boring? Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:50:38 PM 1071 Views

Re: Does anyone know why the Polish publishers haven't commissioned another translation? Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 10:04:38 AM 1066 Views

Rights issues, I beieve Larry - 24/04/2010 10:48:53 AM 1112 Views

So 'we' have read the novel in 6 different languages. Jacob - 27/04/2010 09:20:02 PM 953 Views

I read the English from French translation Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:10:42 PM 926 Views

This was my general experience as well. Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:53:58 PM 977 Views

So. Uh. The chick's name was Rheya in the book I read. Not in other translations? Rebekah - 19/04/2010 07:42:16 PM 1085 Views

Her name in the original is Harey, it got changed to Rheya somewhere along the way of the wahooka - 19/04/2010 07:49:33 PM 1101 Views

In Russian it was just Hari, or, more precisely, Хари. *NM* Tom - 19/04/2010 10:28:49 PM 578 Views

I haven't looked into the reasons yet, outside of what would seem obvious, Jacob - 19/04/2010 09:26:11 PM 1123 Views

Re: I think the translators just thought Harey wasn't immediately accessible as a feminine name. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:59:17 AM 1181 Views

That is what I assumed as well. Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:40:45 PM 995 Views

I probably got more out of it than I first thought. Tashmere - 20/04/2010 11:37:52 PM 915 Views

Re: I do that too! Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:51:39 PM 946 Views

It is certainly a book that makes you think... Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:46:31 PM 969 Views

Literature vs. Genre Fiction Jacob - 21/04/2010 02:33:21 PM 1146 Views

Re: Literature vs. Genre Fiction lyringlas - 21/04/2010 08:44:24 PM 1104 Views

Re: Literature vs. Genre Fiction Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:19:31 PM 976 Views

Re: Panorphaeon - 21/04/2010 09:09:02 PM 1039 Views

How do you know Solaris was an advanced intelligence? Tom - 22/04/2010 01:20:35 AM 972 Views

Fair enough. Panorphaeon - 22/04/2010 09:04:58 PM 1032 Views

But I think that is Lem's point.

everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:20:18 AM 1052 Views

Good point Tom. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:14:23 AM 944 Views

It's definitely literature Tom - 22/04/2010 01:19:34 AM 906 Views

You might be winning me over to your thoughts here. Jacob - 26/04/2010 09:42:33 PM 897 Views

In all fairness to my opponents, Solaris is one of my strongest cases. Tom - 26/04/2010 10:16:20 PM 856 Views

As long as you realize... Legolas - 26/04/2010 10:26:00 PM 936 Views

This is why I sort of float around on this issue. Jacob - 27/04/2010 05:49:39 PM 983 Views

Re: This is why I sort of float around on this issue. Camilla - 13/05/2010 10:15:38 AM 1010 Views

Very well put. Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:51:27 PM 925 Views

Re: Very well put. Camilla - 17/05/2010 06:53:13 PM 1024 Views

This book is definitely literature. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 02:59:48 AM 1049 Views

Re: This discussion gives me hives. *NM* Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:52:09 PM 553 Views

Understandable. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:31:08 PM 913 Views

Hmmm Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:18:42 PM 1011 Views

What didn't you enjoy? Jacob - 21/04/2010 09:47:06 PM 912 Views

I didn't like the excessive description of the types of clouds on Solaris. Tom - 22/04/2010 01:17:22 AM 884 Views

This was what I disliked too Ellestra - 22/04/2010 05:46:05 AM 1100 Views

Re: I didn't like the excessive description of the types of clouds on Solaris. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:33:14 AM 964 Views

Re: I found it made this stark contrast with his descriptions of his own, more human environment. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:56:40 AM 1165 Views

That is an interesting take. Jacob - 27/04/2010 05:53:23 PM 1014 Views

I didn't really find anything difficult about it. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:38:48 AM 990 Views

The only thing that bothered me... Jacob - 03/05/2010 07:06:42 PM 1135 Views

So, is there really anything to discuss about the story itself? Larry - 22/04/2010 08:55:03 AM 1089 Views

Apparently not. Tom - 22/04/2010 01:38:24 PM 1140 Views

True Larry - 22/04/2010 09:29:53 PM 962 Views

Point of fact, Jacob - 23/04/2010 02:53:47 PM 1011 Views

Perhaps it's time for a self-reevaluation then Larry - 24/04/2010 10:45:44 AM 1337 Views

They never claimed to have a monopoly on guiding the discussions. I am just happy they are starting Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:51:01 PM 970 Views

Thank you for telling me how I should prioritize my life, Larry. Jacob - 26/04/2010 04:54:01 PM 1143 Views

At least I am not as quick to repeat the same excuses Larry - 26/04/2010 05:13:08 PM 1290 Views

I was originally gonna reply to your previous post, then decided not to. Guess I will now. Legolas - 26/04/2010 05:42:15 PM 1134 Views

Thank you. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:41:17 PM 1091 Views

Well, when my sleeping is screwed up, interpretations are going to be wonky, it seems Larry - 27/04/2010 06:21:57 PM 1058 Views

One point... Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:34:02 PM 982 Views

Posting while irritated and about to crash does little good, it seems Larry - 27/04/2010 06:20:19 PM 1059 Views

The delay to the review is my fault. I've got a mostly finished one. I'm just not happy with it. Rebekah - 27/04/2010 07:19:35 PM 1031 Views

It wasn't the review I was irritated about, but thanks for doing it

Larry - 27/04/2010 07:39:08 PM 930 Views

Ah. OK. Rebekah - 27/04/2010 07:47:09 PM 1088 Views

Thanks

Larry - 27/04/2010 07:58:54 PM 982 Views

I'm a bit ambivalent on the merits of this approach of yours. Legolas - 26/04/2010 05:32:19 PM 924 Views

You highlight my only frustration with the thread. Tom - 26/04/2010 05:48:01 PM 1258 Views

I am mostly just trying the approach out as something a little bit different. Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:23:12 PM 1038 Views

Re: So what do you think about any of those things? Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 08:30:55 PM 951 Views

I've posted my thoughts on most of those issues in various places in this discussion. Tom - 24/04/2010 05:02:44 AM 1119 Views

Re: I think I'd just like for you to be more proactive and Start A Thread. Danae al'Thor - 24/04/2010 09:50:26 AM 1040 Views

I was sort of being lazy. I'll do so now. *NM* Tom - 25/04/2010 03:20:12 PM 557 Views

A question about Lem. everynametaken - 23/04/2010 03:49:57 AM 1010 Views

I've only read one other book by him, The Cyberiad Larry - 23/04/2010 04:03:19 AM 1086 Views

Re: A question about Lem. Ellestra - 23/04/2010 07:26:18 PM 1067 Views

Thanks. everynametaken - 24/04/2010 06:42:05 AM 1097 Views

Yes Camilla - 24/04/2010 02:43:17 PM 1050 Views

My main thoughts on Solaris by Stanislaw Lem everynametaken - 23/04/2010 02:50:10 AM 1319 Views

Re: About that "worst" thoughts issue. Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:49:04 PM 1213 Views

Re: About that "worst" thoughts issue. Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:35:48 PM 1105 Views

I came away with the same message you did on the first point. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:46:09 PM 950 Views

Re: My main thoughts on Solaris by Stanislaw Lem Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:31:32 PM 1108 Views

Re: So I have no team spirit and should be lynched. Danae al'Thor - 23/04/2010 09:41:48 PM 942 Views

I finally watched Avatar for the first time tonight. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:27:34 AM 940 Views

Solaris was, I hope, better than Avatar. Tom - 25/04/2010 04:54:12 AM 901 Views

Re: I finally watched Avatar for the first time tonight. Ellestra - 25/04/2010 01:52:19 PM 988 Views

It had more to do with recognizing mankind's tendency to imposes their ideas on other cultures. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:35:25 PM 1029 Views

Misplaced answer . *NM* Tashmere - 25/04/2010 04:40:27 PM 474 Views

On identity and communication: do we love only ourselves? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:35:34 PM 989 Views

I did spend a lot of the book speculating on what the planet was trying to do with those supressed Tashmere - 25/04/2010 05:05:38 PM 1066 Views

The argument: (From the text and some thoughts) Jacob - 27/04/2010 06:22:34 PM 923 Views

Yes Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:10:30 PM 1080 Views

That is a great idea... Jacob - 17/05/2010 06:58:48 PM 1026 Views

Re: That is a great idea... Camilla - 17/05/2010 07:02:44 PM 1026 Views

That settles it. I am going to have to reread it. Tashmere - 13/05/2010 12:23:14 AM 965 Views

It is interesting you should say that. Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:56:26 PM 1211 Views

That is the second time this week that I have heard something about Derrida. Now I am going to have Tashmere - 13/05/2010 12:02:56 AM 1067 Views

Derrida is great. Camilla - 13/05/2010 10:06:49 AM 1080 Views

Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:40:57 PM 962 Views

I can't decide. Rebekah - 25/04/2010 03:54:39 PM 1109 Views

An interesting point to consider... everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:41:17 PM 1109 Views

Re: I can't decide. Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:05:21 PM 915 Views

Re: Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:31:58 PM 1084 Views

Ooohhhh. I like that theory. Tashmere - 25/04/2010 11:32:15 PM 1080 Views

Does it make a difference? Jacob - 26/04/2010 07:29:44 PM 927 Views

Re: Is Solaris alive? Is Solaris sentient? Camilla - 12/05/2010 09:57:05 PM 1057 Views

What do you think the biggest message of the book is? Tom - 25/04/2010 03:47:03 PM 1024 Views

Re: Does he let go of her? How independant is she of him? Danae al'Thor - 25/04/2010 04:07:33 PM 1066 Views

That's an interesting observation. Tom - 26/04/2010 10:23:28 PM 954 Views

Re: I was telling Tashmere... Danae al'Thor - 11/05/2010 11:05:09 AM 1086 Views

Re: What do you think the biggest message of the book is? everynametaken - 25/04/2010 10:16:16 PM 1004 Views

Communication with the entirely other Camilla - 12/05/2010 10:01:37 PM 1038 Views

Did anyone else do any wondering what their own visitors would take the form of if they were there? Tashmere - 26/04/2010 11:31:27 PM 947 Views

Actually, no. It was obvious to me. *NM* Tom - 26/04/2010 11:41:22 PM 457 Views

In a way yes. Jacob - 27/04/2010 06:33:43 PM 1031 Views

My father, perhaps. Panorphaeon - 27/04/2010 08:55:18 PM 939 Views

Ha. Jacob - 27/04/2010 09:16:56 PM 961 Views

Re: You know, the more I think about it, the more surprised I am everyone only seemed to have one. Danae al'Thor - 10/05/2010 10:08:23 PM 1003 Views

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