The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu

[randy_byers]

Comments

[smofbabe]

Thanks for this review. I've been hesitant to pick this one up because all the reviews I've read indicate that it's mostly a novel of ideas and that the characters and character development are sketchy at best.

[randy_byers]

It's definitely a novel of ideas with mostly sketchy character development, so a lot depends on how interesting you find the ideas. However, I also found the Chinese setting completely fascinating. And Ye Wenjie is a pretty fascinating character, even if she's the only character with much depth.

[smofbabe]

I really do appreciate the thorough review and explanation - might help overcome my hesitation.

[randy_byers]

Well, I will say that it changes dramatically as it progresses, but of course I don't know whether it changes in a way that will ultimately grab you.