The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, published by Macmillan on November 11, 2014, is a significant work in the realm of science fiction, spanning 399 pages in English. This novel, the first in a groundbreaking series, explores the implications of a secret military project during China’s Cultural Revolution that attempts to make contact with extraterrestrial life. The story unfolds as an alien civilization, facing its own existential crisis, intercepts the signal and plans an invasion of Earth, leading to a complex interplay of human responses to this unprecedented threat.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of alien contact and the moral dilemmas surrounding humanity’s future. As factions emerge on Earth, some advocating for collaboration with the aliens and others preparing for resistance, the book presents a thought-provoking examination of human nature and societal conflict. The Three-Body Problem is not only a tale of science fiction but also a reflection on the broader implications of technological advancement and the potential for interstellar communication, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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The inspiration for the Netflix series 3 Body Problem!
WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
Over 1 million copies sold in North America
“A mind-bending epic.”—The New York Times • “War of the Worlds for the 21st century.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Fascinating.”—TIME • “Extraordinary.”—The New Yorker • “Wildly imaginative.”—Barack Obama • “Provocative.”—Slate • “A breakthrough book.”—George R. R. Martin • “Impossible to put down.”—GQ • “Absolutely mind-unfolding.”—NPR • “You should be reading Liu Cixin.”—The Washington Post
The Three-Body Problem is the first novel in the groundbreaking, Hugo Award-winning series from China’s most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu.
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.
The Three-Body Problem Series
The Three-Body Problem
The Dark Forest
Death’s End
Other Books by Cixin Liu
Ball Lightning
Supernova Era
To Hold Up the Sky
The Wandering Earth
A View from the Stars
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