The Three-Body Problem

The moment you find out what the title is referring to gave me goosebumps.

on HN, 2017

I found this book fascinating how the cultural revolution was weaved in to the story. It really highlighted my ignorance of recent Chinese history, and many times found myself turning to Wikipedia to learn more of the specific events mentioned.

on HN, 2018

This extended my boundaries of what a 'big problem' encompasses by several orders of magnitude. It also paints a terrifying picture of society, one which is entirely alien to my culture.

on HN, 2017

And then suddenly the idea became clear. I couldn't put it down and skip the dinner to finished it.

on HN, 2019

I genuinely can't remember the last time I got that absorbed in a series. I'd read until the early hours of the morning and sometimes just sit at the edge of my bed for like 20 minutes just contemplating the universe.

on HN, 2024

It will explain and improve most ideas found in the 1st book and, when it explains the whole "Dark Forest" concept I guarantee that you'll be amazed (don't research the concept before reading the book).

on HN, 2018

At some point, I couldn't "put it down", so to speak--especially as the plot twist is gradually revealed. The sequels are extraordinary, and perhaps among the best sci-fi ever written.

on HN, 2021

Expanded my perception of life, death, love, time and our potential purpose, via some very well written fiction (space opera style).

on HN, 2019