Reviews

The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu

sophietica's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Like the first book, very very strong and interesting underlying concepts. But very mathsy in places and flat characters. But the first point is enough make me go on to book 3, so...

kernalghostbear's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

teamchaotixfan's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

slowsmol's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War and Gore

mj470's review against another edition

4.75

4.75 ⭐

This series is the most creative and thought provoking writing I think I've ever read. Marjorie kudos to the translator for making this read like art. This second installment has multiple moments that bring up deep moral quandaries. I've never read anything like it. Like the first book, the science part of science-fiction is robust. There's something about how this series examines humanity that is inspiring and totally chilling. 

If like a happy ending this is probably not the dead for you. If you read the first one don't worry, we still end with an ant reference. 

aviolet91's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Truly a great story, it really takes you on a journey. You really feel the emotions of the story and the passage of time.

junglezee's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I will add more to this later. Loved this book, can’t believe it’s over. Hated it sometimes, it sometimes felt endless, but it was a phenomenal sci fi read.

ejonesy's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jackir's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

space_troll's review

challenging dark informative tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0