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A review by pinksreads
The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I will definitely read the entire series. But there were many things in this book that fell short for me.
Plot: Chinese cultural aspects influencing the plot was a really nice concept. I was able to learn more about Chinese practices and politics.
Characters: Most characteristics in this book are scientists or have a science background. Hence, adhering to the stereotype, they have been portrayed as soulless beings who only “do” science. They have no personal aspirations and feelings. The only character having any personality at all is an inspector not from a science background. The scientists in this book were very one-dimensional. They could have been written better.
Science Writing: I am of a science background, but I still found it so difficult to understand the theories presented in this book. It might be a translation issue, which might improve in the upcoming books in this series. But for me, the explanations for simple topics were too simplified, and complex topics lacked clarity.
Plot: Chinese cultural aspects influencing the plot was a really nice concept. I was able to learn more about Chinese practices and politics.
Characters: Most characteristics in this book are scientists or have a science background. Hence, adhering to the stereotype, they have been portrayed as soulless beings who only “do” science. They have no personal aspirations and feelings. The only character having any personality at all is an inspector not from a science background. The scientists in this book were very one-dimensional. They could have been written better.
Science Writing: I am of a science background, but I still found it so difficult to understand the theories presented in this book. It might be a translation issue, which might improve in the upcoming books in this series. But for me, the explanations for simple topics were too simplified, and complex topics lacked clarity.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gore and Racism