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The Three-Body Problem Paperback – January 12, 2016

by Cixin Liu (Author), Ken Liu (Translator)

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"Wildly imaginative, really interesting." ―President Barack Obama on The Three-Body Problem trilogy

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, Liu Cixin.

Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.

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“Remarkable, revelatory and not to be missed.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

About the Author

CIXIN LIU is the most prolific and popular science fiction writer in the People's Republic of China. Liu is avwinner of the Hugo Award, an eight-time winner of the Galaxy Award (the Chinese Hugo), and a winner of the Chinese Nebula Award.

KEN LIU (translator) is a writer, lawyer, and computer programmer. His short story "The Paper Menagerie" was the first work of fiction ever to sweep the Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy Awards. He has written two novels (The Grace of Kings and The Wall of Storms) and edited and translated the Chinese science fiction anthology Invisible Planets.

Series: Three-Body (Book 1)
Paperback: 416 pages
Publisher: Tor Books (January 12, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0765382032
ISBN-13: 978-0765382030
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 1,488 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3 in Books > Literature & Fiction > World Literature > Asian > Chinese
- #34 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Exploration
- #39 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Hard Science Fiction

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Absolutely mind-blowing. Like nothing I've ever read. Highest recommendation!

ByBDWon November 9, 2016

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This is the most impactful sci-fi series I've ever read. What I mean by that, is that this series has permanently changed: the way I look at the stars, the way I perceive time, the way I think about life, the way I think about SETI, the way I think about the meaning of life, the way I think about human beings' place in the universe, the way I view technology, etc.

This series well and truly "blew my mind away". This isn't a page0-turning space opera adventure kind of story. The story is interesting and good, and there is most definitely some drama and entertainment - and the writing is excellent (translation to English is superb). But the main thing for me about this series is that it educated me about physics and really made me look at EVERYTHING through a new lens. The ideas in this book I had never encountered before - and I am a voracious reader. I found this series to be totally original and mind-blowing. There were time where I simply needed to put it down after reading only a short time, in order to simply ponder the ideas presented. I've never had quite an experience like this with a book.

Highly recommend this series. And, make sure you read all three, because each one is better than the last. The last book of the series was my favorite and just absolutely melted my brain. I mean, to the degree where I am questioning my own reality. Yes, it is that good. Really, a mind and perception altering experience.

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Opening salvo top notch Science Fiction series

ByEliot RosewaterTOP 1000 REVIEWERon September 22, 2014

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First, this does not read like a translation. Ken Liu's translation of Cixin Liu's original Chinese language novel, "San ti" (2008) comes across seamlessly in the spare, translated English prose (though I cannot speak as to the authenticity of the translation, rather, just the style). Ken Liu sprinkles footnotes throughout the novel giving some useful background with regards to the Chinese Cultural Revolution of the 1960's and 1970's, as well as background in math and physics.

The plot's political and scientific setting reminded me quite a bit of the writing of Gregory Benford, specifically, his novel Timescape. If I were to hazard a guess, if you like Benford's writing, you'll enjoy this novel. If you dislike Benford (he isn't everyone's cup of tea) you might want to pass on this. This is very much hard core, traditional science fiction. The backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution gives a memorable setting. Cixin Liu's personal experiences as a Chinese citizen (a young child - he was born in 1963) lends a degree of authenticity to that aspect of the novel.

Please, please, please read at least to the halfway point. Mr. Liu's plot slowly and steadily increases the pace. I loved the entire book, but one fellow reader was going "meh" until she read enough to tell me SHE wants to read the entire series now. If you find yourself thinking, "What's the big deal" just keep on going. This is a FUN read!

Note that this is the first of an original trilogy by the author, and I'm hooked. Try to avoid reviews that give too much of the plot away and just enjoy the work. Having never read this author before, I can see why he is one of the best selling science fiction writers in China. With this series I think he's about to widen his audience.

UPDATE: I read this book again and it has led me to preorder the next in the trilogy, The Dark Forest, which doesn't even come out in English until some time in 2015.

UPDATE 2 (22 FEB 2017): I ended up buying The Dark Forest (see note above - the second in the trilogy) and finally just recently finished what has turned out to be an awesome series with the third book in the trilogy, Death's End (Remembrance of Earth's Past). Overall, one of the great sci-fi series of all time, comparable to Asimov's The Foundation Trilogy.

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The Sick Puppies Got it Wrong

ByTodd Hoff &amp; Linda Colemanon August 29, 2015

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Originally I passed on this book. Even in one of those desparate hunts for something new to read it didn't resonate with me. So I have to admit picking it up to see what the kerfuffle was about. What kind of book do all those sick puppies think unworthy of a Hugo award?

It turns out the book they think unworthy is incredible. And ironically their ideological pogrom fits perfectly within the book!

You want big ideas? It's there and there again.

You want something different? I've never read anything like it before. This is so not a colonial dudes-rule-everything universe.

You want to learn something? You will. Not only about science and human nature, but of an era probably only someone from China can communicate fully. It's fascinating.

You want big scary aliens? You got 'em.

You want high table stakes? How about the future of humanity?

You want that unsettled feeling you get when you both deeply disagree and agree with an idea? Oh yes, that little knife twist is there.

You want great writing? I'd say the writing is good, with many moments of greatness. In particular the beginning prose really pops. Then the writing moves the story along nicely with brief forrays back into lusciousness.

A worthy winner in my estimation. It's a great story well told. And that's what it's all about.

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A good book but far from a great one

A good book but not a great one. Not Hugo/Nebula caliber in my opinion but still a fun read. For me too much was just not very believable and there were too may plot holes.Read more

Published 1 day ago by R. J. Nusbaum

Great Start for a Promising Series

If there's anything that stands out especially prominently for me in Liu's novel, it's the opportunity to experience Chinese culture, if indirectly, across a wide stretch of its...Read more

Published 1 day ago by J. W. Livingston Jr.

Five Stars

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I think we may have a problem. This book did not deserve the 4.5 stars that I see here on Amazon. What is going on? I agree with the one and two stars.Read more

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Rivals Dune as sci-fi master.

One of the best books I've ever read!

Published 3 days ago by shara

Superb.

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Published 6 days ago by tonatiuh

Great book. I do not usually read science fiction

Great book. I do not usually read science fiction, but I am so glad I decided to listen to those who recommended this book.Read more

Published 8 days ago by Bona67

and one can only wonder at the amazing mind that conjured this story up

It's hard to find any comparisons to this book by Cixin Liu, because frankly, there is nothing to compare it to.Read more

Published 8 days ago by Ab Uffalo

Five Stars

This trilogy is easily my one of my favorite in the genre of science fiction

Published 9 days ago by David Goldberg

Great book.

Interesting science, interesting political contexts. I liked the scale of time and the . Shifts of temporArily. This is a must read

Published 9 days ago by Alex J

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