The Three-Body Problem, the Dark Forest, Death's End
English language
Published Nov. 28, 2017 by Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom.
Content warning spoilers included
My rating would be closer to 3.5 stars. This book would have been more fun if I was invested in at least the main character. I also found the convenient availability of a math genius and a billionaire ecoterrorist a bit ridiculous. Would still recommend it if you like science fiction.
How in the world can I review a work like this? Some will love it, some will hate it, and a few may struggle to fully grasp its depth. But one thing is certain—The Three-Body Problem is an extraordinary book that defies simple categorization.
Part of what makes this novel so fascinating is its unique perspective, shaped by the cultural divide between East and West. The translation by Ken Liu masterfully preserves the intricate details and poetic weight of Liu Cixin's storytelling, making it an immersive and rewarding read.
The story unfolds methodically, sometimes at a slow pace, but always with a sense of mounting tension. Rich descriptions bring key characters to life, while the narrative itself explores an unsettling yet thrilling possibility: physics as we know it has been broken. Not by human limitations, but by an external force—one that has secretly aligned itself with factions on …
How in the world can I review a work like this? Some will love it, some will hate it, and a few may struggle to fully grasp its depth. But one thing is certain—The Three-Body Problem is an extraordinary book that defies simple categorization.
Part of what makes this novel so fascinating is its unique perspective, shaped by the cultural divide between East and West. The translation by Ken Liu masterfully preserves the intricate details and poetic weight of Liu Cixin's storytelling, making it an immersive and rewarding read.
The story unfolds methodically, sometimes at a slow pace, but always with a sense of mounting tension. Rich descriptions bring key characters to life, while the narrative itself explores an unsettling yet thrilling possibility: physics as we know it has been broken. Not by human limitations, but by an external force—one that has secretly aligned itself with factions on Earth, setting the stage for an existential crisis that could reshape the future of humanity.
If you have a passion for science, cosmology, and physics, this book will captivate you with its intricate concepts and speculative brilliance. If you love First Contact stories, The Three-Body Problem offers one of the most thought-provoking takes on the genre—but be warned, the ending may not deliver the sense of closure you expect. And for everyone else? Prepare for a novel that unfolds like a slow-burning revelation, hypnotizing you with its layers of mystery, philosophy, and cosmic dread.
This is not just a sci-fi novel. It's a work that challenges the mind, sparks debate, and lingers in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the final page.
While I did find this book particularly dense in the classic word soup that a lot of sci-fi falls into, it made me consider the implications for Earth of the discovery of alien life in a way that I hadn't before - can't wait to read the sequels!
While I did find this book particularly dense in the classic word soup that a lot of sci-fi falls into, it made me consider the implications for Earth of the discovery of alien life in a way that I hadn't before - can't wait to read the sequels!
The most science fiction part of this is that the UN would do anything at all in a planetary crisis.
Oh it’s also more or less 1960s sexist and the language feels a bit…off, like someone tried their best and failed to fix a machine translation. But other than that it’s not bad and oddly enough I am looking forward to the final book of the trilogy.
Too dry/slow, gave up 1/2 way.
Too dry/slow, gave up 1/2 way.
Surprisingly unimpressed. The book was full of slow non-value scenes and one character line was completely useless to the story in general. Was really surprised that it was like this because Three Body was so good. I will admit Cixin had excellent insight to human nature and others.
A follow up to The Three Body Problem that exceeds it in every way. Immense in scope and brilliantly plotted. Wonderful stuff.
