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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
Really cool stories, really interesting ideas. However, the sexist tropes and the way women are portrayed/characterised. After reading the Three Body problem trilogy, I can now see that it’s a thing with the author.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Nice collection of stories. Some very clever and original ideas.
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m generally a fan of short stories but I don’t read them all that often. I think, though, that this collection has made me more interested in seeking them out. I read “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury in my first year of high school and it frequently makes appearances in my thoughts, more so now that the state of the world is so gloomy. That story came to mind while reading “Mountain” and “Sun of China,” in particular, as they all reflect some sort of incandescent visuals and quiet melancholy. It’s interesting that these stories boil down human culture into similar post-apocalyptic terms despite being from different times and places. I can’t decide if it’s more comforting that we may all turn towards the end of times in a similar manner or more horrifying that these stories seem to already be ringing true today.
I read this short story after hearing David Brin reccomend Liu as a "emerging voice in world scifi". To be quick about this review, I agree with Brin. The only thing I felt was lacking about this story was that the translation seemed a little rough in places.
Cixin Liu's skill shines through on every page. This story moves quicky, as a short story spanning 40y or so must, but nothing feels rushed. The stakes escalate quickly both on a personal and on a universe level, and there are no cheap payoffs. Every emotional note feels earned.
Cixin Liu's skill shines through on every page. This story moves quicky, as a short story spanning 40y or so must, but nothing feels rushed. The stakes escalate quickly both on a personal and on a universe level, and there are no cheap payoffs. Every emotional note feels earned.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
La reseña completa en https://inthenevernever.blogspot.com/2020/01/la-tierra-errante-de-cixin-liu.html
“Nunca he visto la noche. Nunca he visto las estrellas. Tampoco he visto la primavera ni el otoño ni el invierno. Nací a finales de la Era de la Frenada, justo cuando la Tierra dejó de girar”.
¿Qué pasaría si la muerte del sol fuese algo inminente? ¿Cómo podría sobrevivir la humanidad a la desaparición del astro rey? ¿Y si una raza alienígena llegase para comprobar cuán grande es la diferencia entre ricos y pobres en nuestro planeta? ¿Qué consecuencias traería la construcción de un túnel que atravesase la Tierra? Después de fascinar al mundo con su trilogía El problema de los tres cuerpos el autor chino Cixin Liu regresa a las librerías españolas con su primera antología de relatos: La Tierra errante. En ella podremos disfrutar de diez historias cortas deslumbrantes que nos hará cuestionarnos mucho de lo que creemos conocer.
“Nunca he visto la noche. Nunca he visto las estrellas. Tampoco he visto la primavera ni el otoño ni el invierno. Nací a finales de la Era de la Frenada, justo cuando la Tierra dejó de girar”.
¿Qué pasaría si la muerte del sol fuese algo inminente? ¿Cómo podría sobrevivir la humanidad a la desaparición del astro rey? ¿Y si una raza alienígena llegase para comprobar cuán grande es la diferencia entre ricos y pobres en nuestro planeta? ¿Qué consecuencias traería la construcción de un túnel que atravesase la Tierra? Después de fascinar al mundo con su trilogía El problema de los tres cuerpos el autor chino Cixin Liu regresa a las librerías españolas con su primera antología de relatos: La Tierra errante. En ella podremos disfrutar de diez historias cortas deslumbrantes que nos hará cuestionarnos mucho de lo que creemos conocer.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced