(Drivebycuriosity) - We live in an infinite cosmos, surrounded by countless stars. But so far we did not discover signs of intelligent life apart from out planet (Fermi Paradox ). Cixin Liu speculates about the reasons in his trilogy "Remembrance of Earth". The series starts with the Nebula awarded "Three Body Problem", followed by "The Dark Forrest". This post is about Vol. 3, called "Deaths End" (amazon ).
The author narrates how the cosmos could be controlled by civilizations, that are most older and therefore much more advanced as humankind. These cosmic super powers command about technologies which are far beyond our understanding. Liu bases his tale on cutting edge sciences and uses cosmology, evolution, particle physics, string theory, quantum mechanics, but also game theory, Western & Eastern philosophies and theories of warfare. The complex novels read like Stephen Hawkins turned into an action thriller.
Liu is a pessimist and draws a sinister picture of the universe, the cosmic power games but also about human kind. Most of the leading characters behave against the interests of the fellow humans, starting with the person who invited an alien power to invite the earth and opened the way for the following disasters. These destructive characters get worse and even more irrational, but also more powerful and they are increasingly leading the developments of Vol. 2 and Vol. 3 - reminding me of Kafka`s sinister novels.
The trilogy is the proof that Liu belongs to the leading voices in contemporary literature. Liu deserves the Nobel Award.
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