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adzy_b 's review for:
Death's End
by Cixin Liu
First off, this book makes for a refreshing change with a female protagonist, Cheng Xin, a contrast to Wang Miao and Luo Ji from the previous two books (Ye Wenjie doesn't exactly qualify as a 'protagonist'). It's Cheng Xin's sense of moral duty which guides her responses to events in the narrative and thereby drives the story forward.
Liu's book is sweeping in its scope – so sweeping, you might be tempted to give up. But if you've made it this far through the 'Remembrance' trilogy, chances are you'll persist. And this novel's many, many, MANY twists and turns will keep you guessing. Just when you think things in the story are levelling out... WHAM – it feels like we're back at square one.
Look, I didn't love every turn of this narrative. I'll say this much, though: none of the are lazy. In fact, although not every direction worked for me, I'll give Liu credit for how daring and ambitious he was in his choices. I think fans of these three books will find this novel a satisfying conclusion.
Liu's book is sweeping in its scope – so sweeping, you might be tempted to give up. But if you've made it this far through the 'Remembrance' trilogy, chances are you'll persist. And this novel's many, many, MANY twists and turns will keep you guessing. Just when you think things in the story are levelling out... WHAM – it feels like we're back at square one.
Look, I didn't love every turn of this narrative. I'll say this much, though: none of the are lazy. In fact, although not every direction worked for me, I'll give Liu credit for how daring and ambitious he was in his choices. I think fans of these three books will find this novel a satisfying conclusion.