The Three Body Problem, the first in a trilogy by Liu Cixin, explores the consequences of human contact with an alien civilization. Set against the backdrop of the Cultural Revolution, a secret Chinese military project sends signals into space, resulting in contact with the Trisolarans, an alien race suffering from a volatile home world. As the Trisolarans prepare to invade Earth, factions arise, some welcoming the invaders, others seeking to fight.
Years:
2015
Series:
Remembrance of Earth's Past
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
hugo-2015