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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 @yogthos@lemmy.ml.

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

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[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

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.

[–] tracyspcy@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Good to know. I'm currently listening to The Culture series by Ian Banks. I really dig the post scarcity benevolent society.

[–] 7toed@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] reagansrottencorpse@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yeah same. I hear about stuff that sounds like I'd love to read from him. And half the time I watch and spoil anyway.