My opinion:
- Interesting concept of a Dark Forest & cosmic sociology axioms.
- Unpleasant characters: Ye Wenjie (narcissistic and psychopathic), Cheng Xin (a kind billionaire lol).
- Disappointing ending—the last few chapters feel weak.
Bonus: Absolutely fascinating interpretation of the first book by @yogthos@lemmy.ml.
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I enjoyed this series. Some cool concepts, I really like the trisolarian technologies. Like the description of the probe and sophons.
The series most interesting as an allegory of the competition between the US and China.
Exactly! Without this angle I would never start the 2nd book. Thank you again
I read all 3. Loved them!
Interesting ideas 💡
Fun sci fi settings
Characters were predictable
Nice mix of science and fiction
Ive been meaning to read these for years, ever since watching a YouTuber named Quinn talk about them. I watched the first season of the netflix series, I’m sure that kinda ruined the first book for me.
Quinn’s Ideas mentione: I upvote
I feel shameful almost that spoiling series is actually what makes me interested in them, but it’s hard to resist watching his videos
Yeah same. I hear about stuff that sounds like I’d love to read from him. And half the time I watch and spoil anyway.
Afaik the first season is a mix of stories from all 3 books. For example “brain” part is from 3rd book.
Good to know. I’m currently listening to The Culture series by Ian Banks. I really dig the post scarcity benevolent society.
I really enjoyed the books, but the netflix series was complete garbage. I must have watched one or two episodes, complete trash, like most of their stuff. Yes, I really abhor netflix in case you were wondering.
Id recommend reading the fan-written (but original author blessed!) fourth book in the series - the redemption of time. I was also unimpressed by the ending of the third book and the fourth one wrapped things up well.
Thx for the recommendation _
I’ve been interested in this author after I found out the show Pantheon, which I really liked, was based on his other works. (Wrong author) I haven’t had a chance to check out the three body problem, but I intend to soon.Reading this post and comments I feel relieved, because I decided not to read the books and just to watch a Netflix series. Which by the way wasn’t anyhow special or interesting at all…
There are some flaws, but the 1st and 2nd books are really gripping. The Netflix series is a free-form adaptation that does not really lends justice to the novels.
I love the 2nd book. The whole book including ending is enjoyable . For me it was binge-reading
Just finished the first book, thought it was excellent and very thought-provoking.
Ye Wenjie was unpleasant, but it felt like there was good reason for that, given what happened to her and her family during the cultural revolution. Plus she was still a compelling character.
