I Wish I Could Read this Sci-Fi Series for the First Time 

agreed

​@@nateliason try xenogenesis

@@nateliason I do not agree. It’s just a bunch of trash.

Isaac's Asimov "Foundation" series is also good, guys. But yeah this trilogy is good too ❤

Your mom’s juices are peak modern sci fi, but you don’t know that since you be drinking it up… selfish biihh

it is likely the most valid version of future predictions

@@helengriffin6690 The most valid prediction is that we are alone in the reachable universe

@@VangusKhanabsence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence,just because he have only explored a drop of the ocean doesn’t mean there aren’t fish on the ocean

@@HYDROCARBON_XD There is evidence of absence, in effect. Fire fields, tectonic plate movement, species with hands. All of those are necessary precursors to INTELLIGENT life.

so true 😂😂😝

Yup. It's the small, medium, then large thickness

Same

True, the last book has like 700 pages but it still felt short!

I regret only that I have but one like to give this comment.

Bazinga.

All of them are great but the 2nd book is the masterpiece of the series.

For me it is 2-1-3.....

3rd book is cool describing the scale and the threat of the universe but I feel it is the worst written book of all 3.

It is definitely the least cohesive, but it is just so massive in terms of its scope. I also really like the last chapters and how he blends the personal elements.

The 3 Tales were genius

Does it cover all 3 books?

You'll have to read the subtitles though

@@dgage1776 Are you American?

@@zuzaj7054 maybe why

@@dgage1776 curiously, usually Americans have issues with reading subs, most of the world is used to it

You're in for a treat with the 2nd. Have fun

I sympathise, audiobooks were the saving grace for me.

Be ready to be ticked off, excited, awed, horrified, and contemplative for Death's End.

didn't you got blind from so much reading?

If you like that dark themed genre of hard-sci fi I definitely recommend Blindsight by Peter Watts, another book with mind-blowing concepts about consciousness

@@ArkzardI just looked up the summary, and my god it sounds amazing. Definitely something I’ll have to look into 😍🫶🏻

@@Arkzard I've heard lots of good things about it but never compared to 3 Body, I'll have to check that out ASAP

Is there "spice" in these books? I'm interested unless there is

Yeah there's a super spicy alien probe scene in the second book

@@Spurgte oh, okay. Not my cup of tea, then. Thank you for the warning

@@Spurgtewhat are you talking about?

@@samanthacharlton4123 If by “spice” you mean actually described sex scenes then no. But there is some romance in the second and third books, which comes off as pretty cringy and slightly creepy. There is also lots of violence, suicide, mass destruction, etc

is the netflix series the exact same story or adaptaded? just finished watching and idk if i should read the first book or start with the second

@@KentaXXit's not exact but close. The books are much, much better though and the story makes much more sense in the books. It's the best sci fi I have ever read.

@@KentaXX is not the same, a little different, but very enjoyable. I'm about halfway through and really enjoying it so far, I'd say some parts of the Netflix series were vastly superior... some of the book gets a little long I the tooth. Parts feel like filler or unnecessary, whereas I thought every episode of the series was outstanding.

@@KentaXXthe Netflix series stick to the core plot development and it does good job on exposing exciting theories; overall it’s respectful to the original book. Only the adapt the main characters to make it more interesting for western audiences. They change the genders, names, and races of those main characters but still good adaptations.

@@WhatDemocracy Congratulations, you made the right choice. Oh, by the way, how do you know I have Liu Cixin’s signature version of The Three-Body Problem? 祝贺你，你做出了正确的选择。哦对了，你怎么知道我有刘慈欣的签名版本三体

It was definitely dark, not a happy ending at all

Yeah correct pronunciation is shee shin

I was wondering if you could elaborate your problem with the characters without giving away the story. I love stories in all forms, but sometimes I have a huge problem with Asian characters because they are so subdued/restrained it is too frustrating and gives me some sort of emotional claustrophobic feeling. I've noticed this the most in Japanese anime. Is that the kind of thing you are talking about, or is it something else? Thank you in advance if you respond.

@roproart6529 it's been a while since I read it. The main character (and only real female protagonist) of the third book basically just stands around while all the male characters do everything and practically wait for her to catch up... it is a little hit or miss when it comes with 'passive Asian characters' a good chunk of characters are naturally Chinese or Asian so you do get the 'passive Asian ' characters, and one that basically rejects his job and sits around all day until he literally meets a women of his dreams, who is defined by "she was pretty" and does basically fuck all... That being said many Asian characters are not passive, some go kick LOTS of ass, and from memory one guy tries to fuck a blackhole? That bit was fucking weird... I would say there are some good characters but they are few and far between next to the cardboard crusaders. A villain from the first book is AMAZING tho.

@@roproart6529 by the way, the blackhole fucking isn't a plot point, it's literally just a side tangent that exists for no reason... Wasn't as bad as HORRENDOUSLY unnecessary furry BDSM cruise in Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton, another absolutely anus of character writing with amazing world building and ideas....

@@squishy1706 Cheng Xin sucks, Luo Ji rocks.

​@squishy1706 what about the blasian characters

enjoy!

I think I understand this. Same for me

Why didn’t you like it that much? I’m thinking about getting it as a gift for someone but I am not quite sure about it now

​@@swiftie3288 not OP, but I just finished the second book and overall have found it to be an enjoyable series, but not my favorite. The biggest flaws for me are the characters and the dialogue. It's surprisingly reminiscent of some classic sci-fi in that way: big ideas, awe-inspiring concepts, astounding scientific revelations, coupled with flat characters and awkward dialogue. Everything sci-fi about it is absolutely fantastic. But the character work keeps it from being excellent for me.

@@Belazoth. thanks a lot for your explanation:) (merry Christmas if you celebrate 🎄)

I came looking for this comment... _The Redemption of Time_ is excellent, and even though it's written by another author, it has the stamp of approval by Cixin Liu.

Just curious: why do you choose to write “Imma” instead of “I’m going to” or “I will”?

@@starlit_hawser11 honestly idk, not a native speaker I just use whatever comes to mind first tbh

😂

Worth noting: you're describing the introductory section of the English translation, which is actually told as a flashback in the original Chinese edition. So, if you're struggling with that flashback stuff, maybe try starting from the present day plotline and then going back once you have context for where the story is going.

@@maxsilva11 ok then, I'll try that. Thanks

watch movie first

Definitely, the first book can start a little slow but it really ramps up all through the end and the next two

The start is very boring and the whole series is very China-centric so it can be an absolute slog. Afterwards it just gets exponentially more complicated with a lot of sci-fi concepts. By the third book is just speculative sci-fi insanity. Do not expect a hopeful ending or a nice one. A lot of people swear by this trilogy with some kind of religious zealotry but it is not an easy or accesible read.