A review by leelootay
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

challenging slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Bailed at page 241.  I kept reading in the hopes that I'd "catch on".  It's technically challenging ... by that I mean there are
advanced scientific theories and discussions that are definitely the main character.  Everything reads flat and analytical. And I get why that is in some ways. Maybe I'll have a deep aha moment someday as I reflect on the plot.  I kept getting mixed up by the characters. Probably a cultural blind spot about names 🙂.  And perhaps I'll finish someday. I kept reading, thinking there has to be a giant understanding that crashes down on me if I just keep going. For now I'm done. I'm sure some will love this book. Maybe I will at some point.  Who knows.