Historical Fiction
The Three-Body Problem
2016·416 pages
Set against the brutal backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret project contacts an alien civilization, sparking interstellar intrigue and existential threats to humanity.
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Set against the brutal backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret project contacts an alien civilization, sparking interstellar intrigue and existential threats to humanity.
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Soon to be a Netflix Original Series! “ War of the Worlds for the 21st century.” – Wall Street Journal The Three-Body Problem is the first chance for English-speaking readers to experience the Hugo Award-winning phenomenon from China's most beloved science fiction author, Liu Cixin. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and ...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Graphic mob violence, beatings to death, gruesome murders, gore, body horror, and gun violence during Cultural Revolution scenes.
Profanity
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Some cursing and strong language.
Substance use
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Minor depictions of alcohol use.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Themes of science turning into dogma resembling religion.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores China's Cultural Revolution, surveillance state allegory, mob mentality, and nihilistic views on humanity.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Systemic cruelty, mob beatings, police brutality, and suffering during Cultural Revolution; includes death of parent and grief.
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