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The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
3.0
challenging inspiring 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: Yes

I think it was a solid book and an interesting take on aliens, but I appreciate soft scifi more for its multidimensional takes on humanity… in this book, all characters are a bit of the same: they word vomit their lofe stories at first encounter, and all smart people have given up on humanity. To me it’s not a very nuanced take. 
I appreciated the translation and particularly the translators footnotes which helped to understand some of the references.