Liu Cixin
Liu Cixin
b. 23 June 1963 · From China12
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Liu Cixin is a Chinese science-fiction author best known for his Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy of novels. The first novel of the trilogy, The Three-Body Problem (2006), won the 2015 Hugo Award for best novel in its English translation and has sold more than 3 million copies in English and 30 m…
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Science Fiction Fiction Hard Sci-Fi Dystopian Space Opera
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Liu Cixin, Cixin Liu, Cixin Liu; Liu Cixin, Лю ЦысиньLinks
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Where should a new reader begin with this author's work?
Most readers start with The Three-Body Problem, which serves as the entry point to the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy. For those interested in his shorter fiction or standalone novels, Ball Lightning is frequently recommended as a compelling introduction to his scientific concepts.
What are some notable awards this author has received?
He is a nine-time winner of the Galaxy Award, which is considered the most prestigious science fiction honor in China. He also made history as the first Asian author to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel, which he received for The Three-Body Problem in 2015.
Are there any film or television adaptations of these books?
Several of his works have been adapted for the screen, including the Netflix series based on the Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy and the film adaptation of his short story The Wandering Earth. Additional projects, such as a film adaptation of his short story With Her Eyes, have also been announced.