Hard Physics SF: The Three-Body problem

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The discussion centers on the science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, which explores the complexities of a civilization existing in a triple star system. Participants highlight the book's unique premise of unpredictable climate challenges faced by characters attempting to navigate their environment. The conversation also notes that "The Three-Body Problem" is the first book in a trilogy, with the second installment, "The Dark Forest," already translated into English. While the initial premise is engaging, some readers express that the narrative eventually diverges from realistic expectations.

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  • Understanding of the three-body problem in physics
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I started to read this book and while being quite good, I got sidetracked into reading The Expanse books.

I remember it had a gaming feel where folks tapped into different times playing a character who tries to predict the unpredictable climate on this strange planet not understanding the suns it orbits.
 
jedishrfu said:
I remember it had a gaming feel where folks tapped into different times playing a character who tries to predict the unpredictable climate on this strange planet not understanding the suns it orbits.
Yes, that what it looks like in the start of the novel. It gets steadily more creepy.
 
I read this recently. It was interesting - dealing with the difficulties a civilization would face if its "sun" was actually a triple star system and therefore chaotic - but at the end it went too far away from reality as we know it.

It's actually the first book of a trilogy. The second book (The Dark Forest) has been translated to English. I started it but didn't get very far before I lost interest.
 

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