I have adhd and dyslexia , it took me like bb 2 years to read all 3 but immensely worth it . I love how I knew what books they were before you even were halfway done describing
Good job for getting through it over 2 years when you struggle with both of those disorders. Even if reading them took a long time, you were dedicated enough to get the job done, and that's all you needed :)
@@pooshpoosh9232 not OP but in my strong opinion, it definitely does. Currently I’m still struggling to pay attention with reading and adhd but I can still tell that when I make myself read every day, reading itself seems to gradually become more intuitive to me. It feels more natural as time goes on and so this all lets me read at a faster pace and increases my ability to concentrate while I’m reading. Something I also do is keep my phone next to me while reading in case I need to look definitions up
Each book is exponentially better than the one before and the scale of each book grows exponentially. The last few chapters of Death's End are beautiful.
It is definitely the least cohesive, but it is just so massive in terms of its scope. I also really like the last chapters and how he blends the personal elements.
I loved the book, but hot damn were the characters' limp cardboard cutouts... absolutely adore the world building and ideas it presented but I could get more depth out of a rain drop than MOST of the characters
I was wondering if you could elaborate your problem with the characters without giving away the story. I love stories in all forms, but sometimes I have a huge problem with Asian characters because they are so subdued/restrained it is too frustrating and gives me some sort of emotional claustrophobic feeling. I've noticed this the most in Japanese anime. Is that the kind of thing you are talking about, or is it something else? Thank you in advance if you respond.
@roproart6529 it's been a while since I read it. The main character (and only real female protagonist) of the third book basically just stands around while all the male characters do everything and practically wait for her to catch up... it is a little hit or miss when it comes with 'passive Asian characters' a good chunk of characters are naturally Chinese or Asian so you do get the 'passive Asian ' characters, and one that basically rejects his job and sits around all day until he literally meets a women of his dreams, who is defined by "she was pretty" and does basically fuck all... That being said many Asian characters are not passive, some go kick LOTS of ass, and from memory one guy tries to fuck a blackhole? That bit was fucking weird... I would say there are some good characters but they are few and far between next to the cardboard crusaders. A villain from the first book is AMAZING tho.
@@roproart6529 by the way, the blackhole fucking isn't a plot point, it's literally just a side tangent that exists for no reason... Wasn't as bad as HORRENDOUSLY unnecessary furry BDSM cruise in Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton, another absolutely anus of character writing with amazing world building and ideas....
Started three body problem and finished it in 4 days which is so fast for me, I got the dark forest 2 days ago and I’m already on page 300, it’s so good
I've been hovering around this series for quite a while, but I decided to dive into this world last week, and oh man! What a ride! Already finished reading the first book, currently halfway through the second book. Never has a book caught my interest as deeply as this since the Foundation book series. Very, very peak sci-fi!
I'm always so glad when a series i dislike is enjoyed by so many others. It is a pleasent reminder of our differing tastes and how that is a good thing in art. 'Good' or 'bad' can be subjective and thats ok :). Listening to the details of how others enjoyed it opens my mind. Personally I found the series very unbelievable within it's own established universal rules and written by an author with a glaringly narrow minded and ignorant world view but simultaneously a very creative mind. Not something i regret reading though. It had fun unique moments.
If you like that dark themed genre of hard-sci fi I definitely recommend Blindsight by Peter Watts, another book with mind-blowing concepts about consciousness
I have very little long term memory to speak of due to a childhood head injury. One pleasant side effect is that I can re-read favorite novels and series every few years. I've read the entire Lord of the Rings series at least six times. Come to think of it, it's getting near time to read it again, as I can barely remember the opening of The Hobbit.
I agree. Great world building, great imagination, and fascinating aliens. However, i found it dark, hopeless and sometimes long winded. Like something was lost in translation. Don’t expect a feel good story where humanity comes together and saves the day. Looking forward to the Netflix version.
@@samanthacharlton4123 If by “spice” you mean actually described sex scenes then no. But there is some romance in the second and third books, which comes off as pretty cringy and slightly creepy. There is also lots of violence, suicide, mass destruction, etc
I love that I already knew exactly what trilogy you were talking about by the size of the books. It really is peak Science Fiction. For those of you who enjoyed this series, check out the children of time series by Adrian Tchaikovsky. And at least read through Messiah and Children of Dune, it’s ok if you stop because God Emperor might be my favorite, but it’s just not for everyone. But if you are really into the Dune universe, it’s worth a read. Haven’t tackled Heretics or Chapterhouse yet but I plan on it.
Just me sticking around, hoping for a book recommendation, thinking "If he reveals the books and it's Three Body, i'm gonna lose my mind". It's a good read, don't get me wrong, but i got my hopes up for nothing
I've read the first two books so far! 'The Three Body Problem' and 'Dark Forrest' were just incredible and the sequel specifically is in my top 5 reads of all time by itself. Can't wait to finish 'Death's End'(starting this week) ;D
@@KentaXXit's not exact but close. The books are much, much better though and the story makes much more sense in the books. It's the best sci fi I have ever read.
@@KentaXX is not the same, a little different, but very enjoyable. I'm about halfway through and really enjoying it so far, I'd say some parts of the Netflix series were vastly superior... some of the book gets a little long I the tooth. Parts feel like filler or unnecessary, whereas I thought every episode of the series was outstanding.
@@KentaXXthe Netflix series stick to the core plot development and it does good job on exposing exciting theories; overall it’s respectful to the original book. Only the adapt the main characters to make it more interesting for western audiences. They change the genders, names, and races of those main characters but still good adaptations.
@@WhatDemocracy Congratulations, you made the right choice. Oh, by the way, how do you know I have Liu Cixin’s signature version of The Three-Body Problem? 祝贺你，你做出了正确的选择。哦对了，你怎么知道我有刘慈欣的签名版本三体
I wish I could read it again for the first time too. Especially the first book, and not know what it's about at all. Just go in totally cold. Making my way halfway thru the book, thinking it's a science heavy murder mystery/conspiracy story, then getting slammed with an alien invasion story almost out of nowhere. That would be so cool.
The way you’re pronouncing the name [chicks-in] made me laugh haha 😂 I understand Chinese names are hard to pronounce for English speakers. You can get a close approximation to the Chinese pronunciation by saying [ts-shin]. The “Ci” part of the name sounds like the end of the word “let’s” and the “Xin” part sounds kind of like if you had a lisp and said the word “sin”. Hope this helps!
Most people dont know about the licensed fourth part of the “triology” the redemption of time, when you were confused and it was hard to imagine everything in the three parts read the fourth and it will be even worse
I have a lot of trouble finding g anything that captures my attention in any novel nowadays. I gave this a try after the first season on Netflix. Starting week 3 reading it and I'm half way through deaths end. . . Soooo I think I'll be looking at ball lightning and supernova era soon
I knew from the first 6 words, you were gonna say Three Body Problem lol I was really hoping for something new or unknown and ISNT a massively popular global novel series with a TV adaptation
Oh man i wish you could start with the Perry Rhodan series but its alot of Books and small "Heftromane" (could not find the english word for that ) ! Its a german sci-fi book series that started 1961! its peak sci-fi with different autors and guestautors over the years !
i 100% agree. i really enjoyed reading these books for the first time, especially the dark forest. it gave me nightmares lol & i couldn’t look through my telescope for months 😳🤣
If you like sci fi i would highly highly recommend the james smythe anomaly quartet, a bit darker but absolutely amazing. Also project hail mary, a bit more light-hearted but a joyous read.
The start is very boring and the whole series is very China-centric so it can be an absolute slog. Afterwards it just gets exponentially more complicated with a lot of sci-fi concepts. By the third book is just speculative sci-fi insanity. Do not expect a hopeful ending or a nice one. A lot of people swear by this trilogy with some kind of religious zealotry but it is not an easy or accesible read.
I didn't know about the books before I watched the Netflix show which was interesting but also fell short and felt really strange. Are the books better than the Netflix show ?
I think in the days of streaming it would be better to do these things as a tv show - speaking of that & copying ideas, the fairly recent watchable tv show 'The Expanse' managed to layer in a huge amount of things from numerous classic SciFi books.
When the "universe blinked" in the first book, i was intrigued. When the Dark Forest theory was explained in the second book, i hid under my bed. When they started to use cosmological constants as weapons in the third book, i lost my mind.
Sophon having her katana and vaguely japanese getup is kinda weird, she only picks the look due to long term interaction with humans (since encountering humanity had HUGE social upheavals among the san-ti) So...why does she look like that put the gate?
Meh, I started on that but lost interest. Was a while ago though so I don't really remember the plot. Let me think... There was a portrayal of the paranoia of the cultural revolution, the protagonist sent off to a labour camp before being forced into a military project years later. Some books do have bad starts and work out well though. Maybe I should give it another go. Maybe. But then I've tried Dune about 14 times and never got into it either.
Worth noting: you're describing the introductory section of the English translation, which is actually told as a flashback in the original Chinese edition. So, if you're struggling with that flashback stuff, maybe try starting from the present day plotline and then going back once you have context for where the story is going.
I read the first 2 of the trilogy. There are new ideas and themes which are not outside the realms of possibilities. While the ideas are good. The writing is just ok.
You know, I tired. But that opening scene that feels like reality pauses for the phsycist dad to talk too freely. Just broke the emersion for me. Maybe I should give it more of a try.
If you ever get a chance, look for "Chronicles of the Lensmen" by E. E. "Doc" Smith, it is hard Sci-fi/Fantasy with a storyline that I loved, and want everyone who likes science fiction to read.
@@swiftie3288 not OP, but I just finished the second book and overall have found it to be an enjoyable series, but not my favorite. The biggest flaws for me are the characters and the dialogue. It's surprisingly reminiscent of some classic sci-fi in that way: big ideas, awe-inspiring concepts, astounding scientific revelations, coupled with flat characters and awkward dialogue. Everything sci-fi about it is absolutely fantastic. But the character work keeps it from being excellent for me.
I wonder what he would think about the book ( Mr. Fix It and Miss Sue ). It is. no nonsense coming of age story where the brat dose not get her why. Book overview This is the poetic tale of Miss Sue, a contentious young woman no matter what a father and mother would do. In trying to raise a proper woman of dignity and respect, what she became as she grew up was something they did not expect. So what are the parents to do when they are down to their last wit, and realize they have no choice but to send for Mr. Fix It. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I will just say that the nanomaterials searcher Wang Miao was an man that was going for retirement and really wasn't an detestable person like the Miao of the serie And the sun wasn't doing weird things
I came looking for this comment... _The Redemption of Time_ is excellent, and even though it's written by another author, it has the stamp of approval by Cixin Liu.
I wish there were some great sci-fi that's both high concept and has warm character-writing, taking time to explore its characters deeply...does anyone know any such books? Or even comics of any kind?
Why was Operation Guzheng done? And by sending Sophons in the end,the aliens have come or will I find out in Book 2? This is my first Sci-Fi so was quite overwhelming.
Even the author can't answer this. I liked "Remembrance of Earth's Past" series, but it is mostly about the journey without destination. The series had its best ideas in book 2, but didn't know where to take the series from there.
This trilogy is peak modern sci fi.
agreed
@@nateliason try xenogenesis
@@nateliason I do not agree. It’s just a bunch of trash.
Isaac's Asimov "Foundation" series is also good, guys. But yeah this trilogy is good too ❤
Your mom’s juices are peak modern sci fi, but you don’t know that since you be drinking it up… selfish biihh
I have adhd and dyslexia , it took me like bb 2 years to read all 3 but immensely worth it . I love how I knew what books they were before you even were halfway done describing
I sympathise, audiobooks were the saving grace for me.
Good job for getting through it over 2 years when you struggle with both of those disorders. Even if reading them took a long time, you were dedicated enough to get the job done, and that's all you needed :)
Do you think hard reads make you better at reading as time goes on?
@@pooshpoosh9232 not OP but in my strong opinion, it definitely does. Currently I’m still struggling to pay attention with reading and adhd but I can still tell that when I make myself read every day, reading itself seems to gradually become more intuitive to me. It feels more natural as time goes on and so this all lets me read at a faster pace and increases my ability to concentrate while I’m reading. Something I also do is keep my phone next to me while reading in case I need to look definitions up
@@pooshpoosh9232 Not OP but in my opinion, yes. Your brain is like a muscle so it needs "exercise" or else not using it will cause it to "atrophy"
This dude looks like Flash Gordon Ramsey
I regret only that I have but one like to give this comment.
Bazinga.
😅😂😅
I knew I wasn't the only one thinking it! 😂
With David Tennants barber
Just by seeing the pages I already knew what Trilogy it was
so true 😂😂😝
Yup. It's the small, medium, then large thickness
Same
True, the last book has like 700 pages but it still felt short!
The Chinese TV series is on UA-cam for free with English subtitles! If you have reading difficulties, the original TV series is a GREAT option.
Does it cover all 3 books?
You'll have to read the subtitles though
@@dgage1776 Are you American?
@@zuzaj7054 maybe why
@@dgage1776 curiously, usually Americans have issues with reading subs, most of the world is used to it
Each book is exponentially better than the one before and the scale of each book grows exponentially. The last few chapters of Death's End are beautiful.
All of them are great but the 2nd book is the masterpiece of the series.
For me it is 2-1-3.....
3rd book is cool describing the scale and the threat of the universe but I feel it is the worst written book of all 3.
It is definitely the least cohesive, but it is just so massive in terms of its scope. I also really like the last chapters and how he blends the personal elements.
The 3 Tales were genius
I loved the book, but hot damn were the characters' limp cardboard cutouts... absolutely adore the world building and ideas it presented but I could get more depth out of a rain drop than MOST of the characters
I was wondering if you could elaborate your problem with the characters without giving away the story. I love stories in all forms, but sometimes I have a huge problem with Asian characters because they are so subdued/restrained it is too frustrating and gives me some sort of emotional claustrophobic feeling. I've noticed this the most in Japanese anime. Is that the kind of thing you are talking about, or is it something else?
Thank you in advance if you respond.
@roproart6529 it's been a while since I read it. The main character (and only real female protagonist) of the third book basically just stands around while all the male characters do everything and practically wait for her to catch up... it is a little hit or miss when it comes with 'passive Asian characters' a good chunk of characters are naturally Chinese or Asian so you do get the 'passive Asian ' characters, and one that basically rejects his job and sits around all day until he literally meets a women of his dreams, who is defined by "she was pretty" and does basically fuck all...
That being said many Asian characters are not passive, some go kick LOTS of ass, and from memory one guy tries to fuck a blackhole? That bit was fucking weird...
I would say there are some good characters but they are few and far between next to the cardboard crusaders. A villain from the first book is AMAZING tho.
@@roproart6529 by the way, the blackhole fucking isn't a plot point, it's literally just a side tangent that exists for no reason...
Wasn't as bad as HORRENDOUSLY unnecessary furry BDSM cruise in Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton, another absolutely anus of character writing with amazing world building and ideas....
@@squishy1706 Cheng Xin sucks, Luo Ji rocks.
@squishy1706 what about the blasian characters
Started three body problem and finished it in 4 days which is so fast for me, I got the dark forest 2 days ago and I’m already on page 300, it’s so good
Be ready to be ticked off, excited, awed, horrified, and contemplative for Death's End.
didn't you got blind from so much reading?
I've been hovering around this series for quite a while, but I decided to dive into this world last week, and oh man! What a ride! Already finished reading the first book, currently halfway through the second book. Never has a book caught my interest as deeply as this since the Foundation book series. Very, very peak sci-fi!
You made me buy the 3 books.
Just finished the first.
Amazing.
You're in for a treat with the 2nd. Have fun
You've only scratched the tip of the iceberg
I'm always so glad when a series i dislike is enjoyed by so many others. It is a pleasent reminder of our differing tastes and how that is a good thing in art. 'Good' or 'bad' can be subjective and thats ok :). Listening to the details of how others enjoyed it opens my mind.
Personally I found the series very unbelievable within it's own established universal rules and written by an author with a glaringly narrow minded and ignorant world view but simultaneously a very creative mind. Not something i regret reading though. It had fun unique moments.
It is sci Fi perfection for me. Definitely agree.
If you like that dark themed genre of hard-sci fi I definitely recommend Blindsight by Peter Watts, another book with mind-blowing concepts about consciousness
@@ArkzardI just looked up the summary, and my god it sounds amazing. Definitely something I’ll have to look into 😍🫶🏻
@@Arkzard I've heard lots of good things about it but never compared to 3 Body, I'll have to check that out ASAP
Dude because of u, I read this and is now my fav book
I have very little long term memory to speak of due to a childhood head injury. One pleasant side effect is that I can re-read favorite novels and series every few years. I've read the entire Lord of the Rings series at least six times.
Come to think of it, it's getting near time to read it again, as I can barely remember the opening of The Hobbit.
I saw the books from the side, looked to my shelf to compare the size of my books and just thought "yep, it's TBP" lmao
I agree. Great world building, great imagination, and fascinating aliens. However, i found it dark, hopeless and sometimes long winded. Like something was lost in translation. Don’t expect a feel good story where humanity comes together and saves the day. Looking forward to the Netflix version.
It was definitely dark, not a happy ending at all
TBP made me want to finish it within 5 minutes of reading it. The imagery that Liu Cixin paints with his words is incredible
“If there’s no spice I’m not reading it”
Is there "spice" in these books?
I'm interested unless there is
Yeah there's a super spicy alien probe scene in the second book
@@Spurgte oh, okay.
Not my cup of tea, then.
Thank you for the warning
@@Spurgtewhat are you talking about?
@@samanthacharlton4123 If by “spice” you mean actually described sex scenes then no. But there is some romance in the second and third books, which comes off as pretty cringy and slightly creepy. There is also lots of violence, suicide, mass destruction, etc
Any other books similar to these? I’m completely hooked on this!
I love that I already knew exactly what trilogy you were talking about by the size of the books. It really is peak Science Fiction. For those of you who enjoyed this series, check out the children of time series by Adrian Tchaikovsky. And at least read through Messiah and Children of Dune, it’s ok if you stop because God Emperor might be my favorite, but it’s just not for everyone. But if you are really into the Dune universe, it’s worth a read. Haven’t tackled Heretics or Chapterhouse yet but I plan on it.
Thank you for the review, the series has been around and well promoted. It is rare to find unique SciFi, liked and subscribed
Just me sticking around, hoping for a book recommendation, thinking "If he reveals the books and it's Three Body, i'm gonna lose my mind". It's a good read, don't get me wrong, but i got my hopes up for nothing
Amazing books, couldn’t stop thinking about them long after finishing
No idea who you are, i saw this video after the netflix series. You convinced me to read the book. No regrets, huge gamechanger.
I read them several times and enjoyed a completely different world all together ❤️
I've read the first two books so far! 'The Three Body Problem' and 'Dark Forrest' were just incredible and the sequel specifically is in my top 5 reads of all time by itself. Can't wait to finish 'Death's End'(starting this week) ;D
It was so refreshing to have a new idea. There was nothing new under the sun for decades. I doubt it will happen again in my lifetime
I KNEW what series you were talking about two scentences in. That series ROCKS.
The ending of the third book brought me to tears, very beautiful
I’ve read all Liu’s sci fi novels and watched the movies the wandering earth I and II , amazing talent and imagination
Watched the Netflix series... absolutely outstanding... started reading the book yesterday
is the netflix series the exact same story or adaptaded? just finished watching and idk if i should read the first book or start with the second
@@KentaXXit's not exact but close. The books are much, much better though and the story makes much more sense in the books. It's the best sci fi I have ever read.
@@KentaXX is not the same, a little different, but very enjoyable. I'm about halfway through and really enjoying it so far,
I'd say some parts of the Netflix series were vastly superior... some of the book gets a little long I the tooth. Parts feel like filler or unnecessary, whereas I thought every episode of the series was outstanding.
@@KentaXXthe Netflix series stick to the core plot development and it does good job on exposing exciting theories; overall it’s respectful to the original book. Only the adapt the main characters to make it more interesting for western audiences. They change the genders, names, and races of those main characters but still good adaptations.
@@WhatDemocracy Congratulations, you made the right choice. Oh, by the way, how do you know I have Liu Cixin’s signature version of The Three-Body Problem?
祝贺你，你做出了正确的选择。哦对了，你怎么知道我有刘慈欣的签名版本三体
I wish I could read it again for the first time too. Especially the first book, and not know what it's about at all. Just go in totally cold. Making my way halfway thru the book, thinking it's a science heavy murder mystery/conspiracy story, then getting slammed with an alien invasion story almost out of nowhere. That would be so cool.
OMG THAT WAS A BOOK?! I loved the show and was so sad that it ended the way it did
The way you’re pronouncing the name [chicks-in] made me laugh haha 😂 I understand Chinese names are hard to pronounce for English speakers. You can get a close approximation to the Chinese pronunciation by saying [ts-shin]. The “Ci” part of the name sounds like the end of the word “let’s” and the “Xin” part sounds kind of like if you had a lisp and said the word “sin”. Hope this helps!
Yeah correct pronunciation is shee shin
Most people dont know about the licensed fourth part of the “triology” the redemption of time, when you were confused and it was hard to imagine everything in the three parts read the fourth and it will be even worse
Half of reading the first book and omg it’s incredible and I can’t put it down and will soon will read the other two.
That’s a masterpiece, not only for sci-fi nerds. It’s so thoughtful that I have read it twice to understand it. Once I have read it when I was 8
It's on my list. Have to get through the Foundation, Rama and Hyperion series first.
I have a lot of trouble finding g anything that captures my attention in any novel nowadays. I gave this a try after the first season on Netflix. Starting week 3 reading it and I'm half way through deaths end. . . Soooo I think I'll be looking at ball lightning and supernova era soon
I just finished watching all the episodes of Season 1 on Netflix ... for the third time. For Christmas, I’m going to gift myself the book trilogy.
I knew from the first 6 words, you were gonna say Three Body Problem lol I was really hoping for something new or unknown and ISNT a massively popular global novel series with a TV adaptation
I was so sure you where talking about the expanse! If it’s anything like it then I definately need to try and read those
My books arrive tomorrow! So excited! Flynn got me hooked 😂
Oh man i wish you could start with the Perry Rhodan series but its alot of Books and small "Heftromane" (could not find the english word for that ) ! Its a german sci-fi book series that started 1961! its peak sci-fi with different autors and guestautors over the years !
I’m halfway through the third book. It’s so good.
Incredible video, please continue to make more ❤
Been looking for a scifi to pick up when I'm done with the Dune saga. This is it.
Almost finished the second book I cant get enough of it ❤️❤️
i 100% agree. i really enjoyed reading these books for the first time, especially the dark forest. it gave me nightmares lol & i couldn’t look through my telescope for months 😳🤣
If you like sci fi i would highly highly recommend the james smythe anomaly quartet, a bit darker but absolutely amazing.
Also project hail mary, a bit more light-hearted but a joyous read.
I’m at page 170 of the first book. Finding it boring. Is it worth continuing???
Definitely, the first book can start a little slow but it really ramps up all through the end and the next two
The start is very boring and the whole series is very China-centric so it can be an absolute slog.
Afterwards it just gets exponentially more complicated with a lot of sci-fi concepts. By the third book is just speculative sci-fi insanity. Do not expect a hopeful ending or a nice one.
A lot of people swear by this trilogy with some kind of religious zealotry but it is not an easy or accesible read.
I got to 86% and couldn't finish it.
Tried reading it twice. I just couldn't get into it.
I didn't know about the books before I watched the Netflix show which was interesting but also fell short and felt really strange. Are the books better than the Netflix show ?
I think in the days of streaming it would be better to do these things as a tv show - speaking of that & copying ideas, the fairly recent watchable tv show 'The Expanse' managed to layer in a huge amount of things from numerous classic SciFi books.
Currently finishing the first one, but now I need to go to the bookstore and buy the second one.
enjoy!
I made the mistake of trying lightning ball. And the number of times I heard ball lightning was mind numbing. Had to stop
Time Seed by Pace is another good Sci-Fi. It has good world building and the characters have depth.
When the "universe blinked" in the first book, i was intrigued.
When the Dark Forest theory was explained in the second book, i hid under my bed.
When they started to use cosmological
constants as weapons in the third book, i lost my mind.
I read book 1 after having it on my list for years! Excited for books 2,3 and the author approved book 4 by another author
Sophon having her katana and vaguely japanese getup is kinda weird, she only picks the look due to long term interaction with humans (since encountering humanity had HUGE social upheavals among the san-ti)
So...why does she look like that put the gate?
Theres a fourth book, in the series not written by cixin but it has his approval
Next read should be "old mans war"!
@nateliason - yes, this is a fantastic series, currently being translated into Maltese by a Maltese Publishing and Translation house.
Meh, I started on that but lost interest. Was a while ago though so I don't really remember the plot. Let me think... There was a portrayal of the paranoia of the cultural revolution, the protagonist sent off to a labour camp before being forced into a military project years later.
Some books do have bad starts and work out well though. Maybe I should give it another go. Maybe. But then I've tried Dune about 14 times and never got into it either.
Worth noting: you're describing the introductory section of the English translation, which is actually told as a flashback in the original Chinese edition. So, if you're struggling with that flashback stuff, maybe try starting from the present day plotline and then going back once you have context for where the story is going.
@@maxsilva11 ok then, I'll try that. Thanks
watch movie first
I guessed what you were holding the minute you started talking! I agree; it's a fabulous trilogy!😊
I wish I could read The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini again. That series was awesome.
I read the first 2 of the trilogy. There are new ideas and themes which are not outside the realms of possibilities. While the ideas are good. The writing is just ok.
You know, I tired. But that opening scene that feels like reality pauses for the phsycist dad to talk too freely. Just broke the emersion for me. Maybe I should give it more of a try.
I've just finished the best volume, I had a great time with it!
Would you mind sharing wht shelf you have in the background? It looks so much better than Kallax
If you ever get a chance, look for "Chronicles of the Lensmen" by E. E. "Doc" Smith, it is hard Sci-fi/Fantasy with a storyline that I loved, and want everyone who likes science fiction to read.
First heard about it from Quinn and I've been meaning to pick up the books, just haven't gotten around to it yet.
I knew it from the very beginning, the series is just so good.
Man, I've been hearing a lot about this series lately. I gotta read it. I just finished Dune for the first time though so im gonna start dune messiah
I was really hoping you were going to sat I am Number Four😂, but thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely have to read it
I read all 3 and most of the spin off in the last 6 days!! I just couldn't put them down
Its bad that I knew it was the Remembrance of Earths Past series by the thickness of each book.
I see Robert Alter’s OT back there. Love it!
I don't know what to say but I'm proud of myself that i found out what book he's going to say based on their thickness itself😂
First sci-fi trilogy I’ve ever read, finished it yesterday. I want to read it again.
I wanted to like it more than I actually did
I think I understand this. Same for me
Why didn’t you like it that much? I’m thinking about getting it as a gift for someone but I am not quite sure about it now
@@swiftie3288 not OP, but I just finished the second book and overall have found it to be an enjoyable series, but not my favorite. The biggest flaws for me are the characters and the dialogue. It's surprisingly reminiscent of some classic sci-fi in that way: big ideas, awe-inspiring concepts, astounding scientific revelations, coupled with flat characters and awkward dialogue.
Everything sci-fi about it is absolutely fantastic. But the character work keeps it from being excellent for me.
@@Belazoth. thanks a lot for your explanation:) (merry Christmas if you celebrate 🎄)
I wonder what he would think about the book ( Mr. Fix It and Miss Sue ). It is. no nonsense coming of age story where the brat dose not get her why.
Book overview
This is the poetic tale of Miss Sue, a contentious young woman no matter what a father and mother would do. In trying to raise a proper woman of dignity and respect, what she became as she grew up was something they did not expect. So what are the parents to do when they are down to their last wit, and realize they have no choice but to send for Mr. Fix It.
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are the books alot better than the netflix show? because i didnt really enjoy the show so im not sure if id enjoy it
I will just say that the nanomaterials searcher Wang Miao was an man that was going for retirement and really wasn't an detestable person like the Miao of the serie
And the sun wasn't doing weird things
Couldn't agree more. Redemption of time, the spin off, is good too
I came looking for this comment... _The Redemption of Time_ is excellent, and even though it's written by another author, it has the stamp of approval by Cixin Liu.
I've heard great things about this series. The one criticism I've heard is that the writing is a bit clunky. Have you found this to be true?
I've personally found the prose itself to be quite effective
The first book series that I've ever used a highlighter with.
Book series is amazing it get rough to read as in the crushing reality of some of the science is very real.
I knew what the trilogy was the second the video started!
I'm convinced, I'll be looking for them from my local library.
Read the whole series in 2 weeks. I think the whole series is called The Remembrance of Earth's Past!
Do you like the spinoff book
I wish there were some great sci-fi that's both high concept and has warm character-writing, taking time to explore its characters deeply...does anyone know any such books? Or even comics of any kind?
Tried watching it on Netflix and just kinda gave up around ep 7
did you read The Killing Star, 3 body is a copy of killing star.
I’ll finish the first book tonight. DO NOT ANSWER!!!
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Book series is amazing. But it gets rough to read as in the crushing reality of some of the science is very real.
just bought the books for myself this christmas ... can't wait to get the days off to read ...
Why was Operation Guzheng done? And by sending Sophons in the end,the aliens have come or will I find out in Book 2? This is my first Sci-Fi so was quite overwhelming.
Even the author can't answer this. I liked "Remembrance of Earth's Past" series, but it is mostly about the journey without destination. The series had its best ideas in book 2, but didn't know where to take the series from there.
Best Gordon Ramsay cosplay I've ever seen. Needs work on the accent, though.
Just read it for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th time then! 🙂
I'm going to pick them up today, I'm really excited. Cheers!