zosiablue's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Not every story hits, but the ones that do are just as thrilling and stomach-punching and hopeful as you expect from Liu Cixin. I love his beautiful alien brain.
Moderate: Death, War, and Grief
sebam83's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
dpj'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
3.0
siriuslysirius's review against another edition
5.0
After 17 different short stores, I want 15 to be longer! Such good sci-fi that explores different kinds of existential themes, human interactions and relationships (not sexual), and even issues that surprised me to have been written by a Chinese citizen (because the Chinese government controls most things). Most impressive.
With my negligible grasp of astrophysics/physics, Liu really knows his stuff. Even without the legit science stuff, I’d still have thoroughly enjoyed these stories. Props to the translators too! Chinese to English ain’t always easy.
With my negligible grasp of astrophysics/physics, Liu really knows his stuff. Even without the legit science stuff, I’d still have thoroughly enjoyed these stories. Props to the translators too! Chinese to English ain’t always easy.
theramblingreader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
braveamateur's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jerricrocko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
magsmybags's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
paulinebelford's review against another edition
3.0
Probably 3.5 Some great stories and some interesting ideas explored, but the collection was a little uneven.