#45 in the ranking · fiction · 2008
The Three-Body Problem
192people cite it
13years with mentions
37since 2023
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Peak: 43 mentions in 2018
Mentions per year: 2007: 0; 2008: 0; 2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2011: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 0; 2014: 1; 2015: 13; 2016: 21; 2017: 23; 2018: 43; 2019: 26; 2020: 15; 2021: 16; 2022: 13; 2023: 16; 2024: 17; 2025: 5; 2026: 2.
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I second "The Three Body Problem" series (writing is meh but I think the ideas are excellent.
Hacker News · 2024 · in “Best Mathematical Science Fiction Books” · see comment ↗
I recently finished The Three-Body Problem, and I think it is the best book I have read in years.
Hacker News · 2019 · in “Ask HN: Read any good books lately?” · see comment ↗
- The three body problem trilogy: This is not so light-hearted; it is serious sci-fi presenting some excellent ideas that would blow your mind.
Hacker News · 2018 · in “Ask HN: What are the best Sci-Fi books you've ever read?” · see comment ↗