The Three-Body Problem – Audiobook

The Three-Body Problem is a science fiction novel by Chinese author Cixin Liu. It is the first book in the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy. The novel won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2015 and has been translated into over 20 languages.

Setting

The novel is set during China’s Cultural Revolution and follows the story of Ye Wenjie, a young woman who is disillusioned with the Communist Party. She joins a secret military project that sends signals into space in an attempt to contact aliens.

Plot

An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different factions start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.

Themes

The novel explores themes of first contact, alien invasion, and the nature of humanity. It also raises questions about the role of science and technology in society.

Critical reception

The Three-Body Problem has been praised for its originality, imagination, and scope. It has been called a “must-read” for fans of science fiction.