The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

The Three-Body Problem

Remembrance of Earth's Past #1

Cixin Liu with Ken Liu (Translator), Luke Daniels (Narrator)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging mysterious slow-paced

13 hours, 26 minutes | first published 2006

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The 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 Revolution, a secret...
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Moods

mysterious 71%
challenging 62%
adventurous 46%
dark 44%
reflective 36%
tense 36%
informative 27%
emotional 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 76% | A mix: 21% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

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3.93

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