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The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth’s Past, #1)

Liu Cixin,

Ken Liu (Translator)

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Jan 20, 2019 Cindy Leighton rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi

"Is it possible that the relationship between humanity and evil is similar to the relationship between the ocean and an iceberg floating on its surface? Both the ocean and the iceberg are made of the same material. . ."

I am not usually a big Sci Fi reader - but this one is definitely worth a read. Translated from Chinese it is a fascinating look back at the history of China and the world and a look forward into an imagined future - one that involves intricate computer games that immerse players ...more

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Jan 17, 2016 Megan rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy

I discovered this book on a random bookstore wander, and put it on my list. As a result, I probably haven't read as much about it as many new readers will have, and had no idea was to expect.

I honestly was a little disappointed, but this was probably because the hype was hard to live up to. I did find the story a little bit uneven, and there were one or two un-followed story arcs which bothered me. Also, did you know it is a trilogy? humph. ...more

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