My opinion:

  • Interesting concept of a Dark Forest & cosmic sociology axioms.
  • Unpleasant characters: Ye Wenjie (narcissistic and psychopathic), Cheng Xin (a kind billionaire lol).
  • Disappointing ending—the last few chapters feel weak.

Bonus: Absolutely fascinating interpretation of the first book by @[email protected].

Spoiler

https://mastodon.social/@tracyspcy/113515553103376706

  • reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml
    3·
    1 day ago

    Ive been meaning to read these for years, ever since watching a YouTuber named Quinn talk about them. I watched the first season of the netflix series, I’m sure that kinda ruined the first book for me.

    • 7toed@midwest.socialEnglish
      2·
      1 day ago

      Quinn’s Ideas mentione: I upvote

      I feel shameful almost that spoiling series is actually what makes me interested in them, but it’s hard to resist watching his videos

    • tracyspcy@lemmy.mlOP
      2·
      1 day ago

      Afaik the first season is a mix of stories from all 3 books. For example “brain” part is from 3rd book.