Invisible Planets: An Anthology of Contemporary Chinese SF in Translation

by Ken Liu

If someone would just get a revolt started, I’m sure all of us together can whip him.

Boot to the head!!!

“You know that women who live together synchronize their biological rhythms, like menstrual cycles?”

Not statistically true.

living with an awareness of the closeness of death is nothing to be afraid of.

He tried to entertain himself, but the ENTERTAINMENT link only contained Solitaire and Minesweeper. According to the appropriate authorities, these two games were healthy: there was no violence and no sex, and they would not give players criminal desires.

Minesweeper? Non-violent? Okaaayyyy...

when it comes to time, everyone is only measuring the universe using the ruler of their own lifespan.

The deserted banquet hall after the party looked messy and grubby, like a woman who had taken off her makeup after a long, tiring day.