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

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I found the story and concepts intriguing. However, I found the execution difficult to read. There was a LOT of quite dry physics exposition, and the characters never quite came to life for me. Unsure if that's due to cultural differences or the author's writing style.