The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem

Remembrance of Earth's Past #1

Cixin Liu with Ken Liu (Translator)

399 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhil...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
challenging 60%
dark 46%
adventurous 43%
tense 39%
reflective 36%
informative 30%
emotional 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 38%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 74% | A mix: 22% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%

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