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I loved the series, but the physics was horrendous, and I don't agree it made a strong argument for the Dark Forest theory. It made an enjoyable, interesting r
by gilbetron 7y ago
I loved the series, but the physics was horrendous, and I don't agree it made a strong argument for the Dark Forest theory. It made an enjoyable, interesting read about the Dark Forest theory, but the schemes the author used didn't make sense and wouldn't result in the universe as described in the books.
- fsloth 7y agoYeah, the book was about allegories and situations. The plot devices were intended to drive certain plot elements, not to be in the Clarkean way the first principle driving rationale for the work. The trilogy is very enjoyable!
- gilbetron 7y agoWell put - the way he wrote the "science" was fun and used in novel, clever ways to further the interesting situations and ideas and analogies, which is why it was awesome. Plus it was neat reading a book that was first Chinese and then translated. I found the subtle differences in tones and characters fascinating.