Despite being transposed to the big screen to great acclaim, Solaris remains a book continually rediscovered by new generations of readers. Now, it is time for the Geneva International Book Club to tackle one of the key literary works of the 20th century.
This moving story of contact with alien intelligence serves as a canvas for exploring the limitations of the human mind and the nature of cognition. For some, it is a love story; for others, a philosophical treatise. Lem’s inspiring masterpiece defies unambiguous interpretation.

LOCATION: Maison Internationale des Associations
Presenter: Julian
Starting time: 19:15 sharp

Format:
Members introduction (5-10 minutes)
Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
A brief history of the author’s life
A short summary of the book
Main ideas/themes
Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
Announcement/info on next meeting (5 minutes)

Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting, but encouraged if you want to actively participate in the discussion.
We look forward to seeing you all!

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