Liu- The Three-Body Problem [Apr 3, 2018]

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

April 3rd, I'm in. We will continue in a series folder if everybody likes this one

[Yanique, Thread Master]

That’s what I figured too. I’ve heard great things so I’m hopeful.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Starting today.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Through chapter 5

(view spoiler)[The re-education process reminds me of early scenes from Deadhouse gates. Brutal. I really like the constant tension of the physics world and where it's going. Scene to scene it's easy to figure out the path but I still haven't nailed down the end game. (hide spoiler)]

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Through chapter 7

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The author really had me until the dehydration/rehydration thing. Maybe that will work out but for now it's my first major complaint.
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[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Through chapter 10

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Interesting that this is going towards the body of the universe or god. That's the macro but I wonder if they'll delve into the micro of this.

It's funny because none of the character are relevant and I'm usually so character driven but the philosophy and connotations are so interesting it doesn't matter in this case.
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[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "That’s what I figured too. I’ve heard great things so I’m hopeful."

Are you still in?

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Halfway though. Loving it. I'm usually very character driven but this is about the mystery and the author is doing a great job of giving hints in a trickle while throwing in some red herrings.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Two-thirds of the way done. Still loving the surprises. I have a few points now where I'm wondering how he's going to reconcile those with the story arc.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

I'm feeling guilty because I'm so behind on my BRs. Will pick this up as soon as I finish The Passage. So a couple of days. I'm excited to get to this, but I don't want to abandon anything else.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "I'm feeling guilty because I'm so behind on my BRs. Will pick this up as soon as I finish The Passage. So a couple of days. I'm excited to get to this, but I don't want to abandon anything else."

No worries. This is excellent. Did you ever get back to China Mountain Zhang ? I DNF'd that one.

[Olivia]

Ok, so I was very unsure whether or not to put this onto my tbr list because my gf was so bored...but now I’m seeing Scott loving it!

[Yanique, Thread Master]

@scott you scared me a little, lol. Not DNF’d though, I plan m getting back to it. I’ll have to start over though, just like with The Passage. I was reading these during a really bad time in my personal life, and I think my brain rejected them.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Olivia wrote: "Ok, so I was very unsure whether or not to put this onto my tbr list because my gf was so bored...but now I’m seeing Scott loving it!"

It's not character driven which is what I usually like but the mystery of the world he's developed is excellent. It is really slow paced but the psychology beind it has intrigued me.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "@scott you scared me a little, lol. Not DNF’d though, I plan m getting back to it. I’ll have to start over though, just like with The Passage. I was reading these during a really bad time in my per..."

I hadn't seen your post about your father passing. I am truly sorry and as one who has experienced true grief I know there are no words that can help but know you are in my thoughts.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Scott wrote: "Yanique wrote: "@scott you scared me a little, lol. Not DNF’d though, I plan m getting back to it. I’ll have to start over though, just like with The Passage. I was reading these during a really ba..."

Thanks for the kind words Scott.
I've restarted this book now so I'll share my thoughts soon. So far it's as intriguing as I found it the first time. The political atmosphere adds a welcome layer of complexity to this story.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

I AM LOVING THIS!!!

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That logic-gate demonstration and the human computer! Loved it, I got high school physics flashbacks.

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[Yanique, Thread Master]

This may be a new favourite series for me! I heard book 2 gets even better and I'm here for it. I went in knowing nothing of the plot and loved how everything unravelled.
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I just loved the whole theoretical quantum section where they unfolded a point mass to convert it into a computing system!

What did you think about the concept of life/intelligence on a sub-nuclear level and it being at the level of advancement to make observations on the macro scale?
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@Scott do you want to schedule in book two for next month? Because I'm ready and I'm almost caught up on all my unfinished books and buddy reads.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "I AM LOVING THIS!!!

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Glad you're liking it as much as I did.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "@Scott do you want to schedule in book two for next month? Because I'm ready and I'm almost caught up on all my unfinished books and buddy reads. "

I'm 9 on 2 ebook copies from my library. I'd love to schedule and BR it with you but can we wait on a date until I'm a bit closer? Sometimes 9 on 2 can be 50 days and other times 25.

[Yanique, Thread Master]

Scott wrote: "Yanique wrote: "@Scott do you want to schedule in book two for next month? Because I'm ready and I'm almost caught up on all my unfinished books and buddy reads. "

I'm 9 on 2 ebook copies from my ..."

Not a problem, I know that life very well. I actually bought the whole trilogy so I'm flexible.

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Yanique wrote: "Not a problem, I know that life very well. I actually bought the whole trilogy so I'm flexible. "

Sweet, I appreciate it. I'll update this thread when I'm closer to the top of the waitlist with a proposed date.