The Dark Forest (Remembrance of Earth’s Past, #2)
by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen
The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen holds a highly rated rating of 4.38 out of 5, based on 12.5K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 512 pages.
About The Dark Forest
This is the second novel in "Remembrance of Earth’s Past", the near-future trilogy written by the China's multiple-award-winning science fiction author, Cixin Liu. In The Dark Forest, Earth is reeling from the revelation of a coming alien invasion — four centuries in the future. The aliens' human collaborators have been defeated but the presence of the sophons, the subatomic particles that allow Trisolaris instant access to all human information, means that Earth's defense plans are exposed to the enemy. Only the human mind remains a secret. This is the motivation for the Wallfacer Project, a daring plan that grants four men enormous resources to design secret strategies hidden through deceit and misdirection from Earth and Trisolaris alike. Three of the Wallfacers are influential statesmen and scientists but the fourth is a total unknown. Luo Ji, an unambitious Chinese astronomer and sociologist, is baffled by his new status. All he knows is that he's the one Wallfacer that Trisolaris wants dead.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 512 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.38 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,476 |
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What genre is The Dark Forest?
The Dark Forest is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Dark Forest worth reading?
Based on 12.5K reader ratings, The Dark Forest has an average score of 4.38 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Dark Forest?
The Dark Forest has 512 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Dark Forest?
The Dark Forest was written by Liu Cixin, Joel Martinsen. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Dark Forest?
The ISBN-13 for The Dark Forest is 9780765377080.0.
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