The Three‐Body Problem

large print, 530 pages

English language

Published Nov. 1, 2016 by W F Howes Ltd.

ISBN:
978-1-5100-4660-3
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OCLC Number:
962042748

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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 civilisation on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them, or fight against the invasion.

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reviewed The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (Three-Body Trilogy, #1)

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The story is fresh, imaginative. A very cool concept about humanity, control and faith.

Narratively speaking, I don't know if it's because of the writer or the translator, but the narration and dialogues are dull. Another thing to consider, this is a heavily plot-driven book. Take that as a warning, since most characters are plain and just serve the story purpose.

Even with that wooden words, it was very enjoyable, I liked that the narration went back and forth while dealing with the secrets. If this gets a movie it'd be pretty cool.


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Update: Lo volví a leer, esta vez en español. Mejoró mi experiencia de lectura por mucho, la traducción es directa del chino al español y fue bastante agradable.
Los diálogos me parecieron muy falsos, forzados, pero se entiende que todo es para que la trama avance. Los únicos dos personajes que tienen personalidad son Ye Wenjie …

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Subjects

  • Human-alien encounters
  • Fiction
  • Scientists
  • History
  • Rencontres avec les extraterrestres
  • Romans, nouvelles
  • Histoire

Places

  • China
  • Chine