Death's End by Cixin Liu | A Sci-fi Book Review 🚀♾️

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  • @princemonzzzi2174
    @princemonzzzi2174 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One good thing about finishing this series is that it made me want to indulge in theoretical physics again. I atleast need to get to a level where I can comprehend most of the concepts mentioned in the books. Great review by the way

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw, thanks so much! And that's absolutely fantastic that this series inspired you in such a way. Love that and thanks for watching!

  • @GwenCooper-l1b
    @GwenCooper-l1b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I also loved Three Body Problem, but thanks to your reviews will not endure what sounds like the pain of the other two! 😊

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for your comment, Gwen, and for watching! I won't say that reading the other two isn't worth it, but your perspective on the first book would completely change. That is for dang sure

    • @GwenCooper-l1b
      @GwenCooper-l1b 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexfrankfiction I have way too many other books I am looking forward to reading! 😊

    • @jonatangomez3985
      @jonatangomez3985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The dark forest was a solid 4/5 for me personally, i really enjoyed it

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @jonatangomez3985 that's awesome that you enjoyed it so much!

    • @user-yq9hv5ou2n
      @user-yq9hv5ou2n 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Just finished the whole trilogy and while there some points i agree with, i still think the other two are definitely worth a read. Some incredible concepts and amazing moments that go beyond the first books boundaries, even though the first is still my favourite

  • @heidi6281
    @heidi6281 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will continue to watch the tv show but I doubt I will read this trilogy.
    I think you should do a book review video for every sci fi or fantasy book you read. 😀

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as I have enough to say for a video, I can promise you that is the plan 😄 Thanks for watching, Heidi! Glad you enjoy the show

  • @StarSystemAndromeda
    @StarSystemAndromeda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Alex! What a brilliant review, thank you!! I have yet to finish The Dark Forest…and probably never will which means I’ll never read Death’s End - even though the trilogy is staring at me at this very moment!! 🫣 Best wishes to you, always!! 💛

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! Happy to see you hear again! I don't blame you if you don't finish it and you might be happier overall stopping where you have. Would giving away the books make you feel better? 🤣 wouldn't judge

    • @StarSystemAndromeda
      @StarSystemAndromeda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexfrankfiction Is it terrible if I “can’t” give my books away (even if I haven’t read them)? Somewhere in my mind, they’re still in my TBR! 😉

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Multiverse10X not terrible at all! I respect that

    • @StarSystemAndromeda
      @StarSystemAndromeda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alexfrankfiction 💝

  • @wbebbs
    @wbebbs 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Astute comments on the importance of the translation. I agree that this volume started well, much better than v2, but then got much slower.
    Characters were as you describe: extremely shallow as expected. Sad but true.
    Overall, a spot-on analysis. Even the comparison to N. Stephenson is v apt.
    I *would* recommend Flatland. It really helped me understand multidimensional ideas ever after. It makes books like TBP much easier.
    For alternate solutions to similar problems facing different societies I might recommend Children of Time. V inventive.
    V well done. Thank you.

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the thoughtful comments as always, @wbebbs. I do really need to read The Children of Time. I am embroiled in too many series at the moment but I hope to remedy that soon! Finishing this book ticks a big check box thankfully!
      Hope you have a beautiful rest of your day!

    • @StarSystemAndromeda
      @StarSystemAndromeda 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Children of Time is one of my all-time favorite books, pulled in right from the beginning!! I was unable to get into book 2, Children of Ruin, even after multiple attempts. 😅

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @Multiverse10X oh dang, really!? That's a shame! Glad you loved the first story at least!

  • @Tetsujin-28
    @Tetsujin-28 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    #CompletmentSandwich. "This part of the book made my brain feel like the inside of grilled cheese."
    Always wondered why I subscribed ( besides the expletives) and now I know.

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to know I have an audience who likes cheesy jokes and sandwich based similies.

  • @gerryodorizzi
    @gerryodorizzi 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interesting review. As I read the books I realised I will have to read them again. Which is OK.

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There was a LOT to take in with each book all at once, so I completely understand that feeling. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment.

  • @avsambart
    @avsambart 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also think the translation of Dark Forest somewhat contributed to liking it less than the other two.
    But I am so happy our thoughts on the series and the book individually are pretty similar!!
    Yeah the ending was a RIDE.
    SPOILERS BUT
    Yeah the part where our female MC and the guy finally met and then it all got RIPPED away was bad. Why couldn't we just have the 3/4 of them happy on a planet for life *cries*
    I like one of the futures was where male and female was basically indistinquishable and our mc couldn't tell if she was talking to a guy or a girl for a good chunk. I quite liked and was surprised that that sort of content passes censorship in China, but I really liked it nontheless!
    Also for this book, maybe it was just me, but didn't the two female characters read somewhat sapphic/romantic? I dunno but they spent a lot of time together, the female main lead relied on her friend/secretary, and at the end is basically like "here is my will if I die, I'm leaving my company and everything to you" it all read beautifully romantic to me. While obviously queer content is heavily censored and cut in China, subtle relationships like the one I felt between them two can get through censorship.

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Alex, glad you enjoyed the review! I didn't pick up on a Sapphic relationship personally but that's probably because I thought Cheng Xin was always in her own head or thinking out Yu Taiming and AA was written as a hopeless flirt with men. I thought that they were just really good friends, but there's nothing wrong with reading more into that if you felt there was something!

  • @joker6558
    @joker6558 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What would be a good sci fi novel that you would say has really good characters? I’m kind of new to reading and I really liked this 3 part series, but I could see what you’re saying about the characters.

    • @alexfrankfiction
      @alexfrankfiction  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So sorry it took me so long to get back! I would highly recommend you read either Recurssion by Blake Crouch, The Vanished Birds by Simom Jimenez, or The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers. Highly recommend them all! Another great book is A Memory Called Empire!