The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem

Remembrance of Earth's Past #1

Cixin Liu with Daniel York Loh (Narrator), Ken Liu (Translator)

14 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 2006 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

Description

DescriptionThe Three-Body Problem is the first chance for English-speaking readers to experience the Hugo Award-winning phenomenon from China's most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu . Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolutio...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
challenging 61%
adventurous 45%
dark 45%
tense 37%
reflective 35%
informative 30%
emotional 7%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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