Reviews

Invisible Planets: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation by Ken Liu

11corvus11's review against another edition

4.0

I love an anthology that includes both stories and essays. The essays at the end really offered a lot of insight into Chinese science fiction as it exists in China. The stories were overall decent and there was a wide demographic representation among authors chosen. Using multiple stories from each author was also a nice touch. Short review because I'm on my phone.

pradel's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

5.0

rsmith0914's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

rubyskies's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Super fascinating read. I love seeing the intersection of Western and Chinese science fiction as well as the differences. Translation was wonderful and masterfully done - the art shown through. 

kindredclouds's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

terranovanz's review against another edition

3.0

A mixed bag of short, sci-fi-ish stories. Many stray into fantasy more than sci-fi. The titular story was the best.

frfiallo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

notesfromdawn's review against another edition

4.0

Fav stories:
- Tongtong's Summer
- Folding Beijing
- Invisible Planets

sophcalzone's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

jorgefernandez's review against another edition

4.0

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Detrás de los Liu, Ken y Cixin, hay más vida. Y no están tan lejos de las historias occidentales como pensamos.