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Death's End

Liu Cixin
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Death's End

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Liu Cixin

Death's End

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

604

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Death's End, the final book in Liu Cixin's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, follows a person as they navigate a future shaped by complex cosmic events and interactions between humans and alien civilizations. The narrative explores themes of space, time, and the survival of humanity amidst interstellar conflicts.

Dark

Mysterious

Challenging

Suspenseful

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

173,544 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Death's End by Liu Cixin is lauded for its expansive imagination and complex scientific ideas, ultimately concluding an epic trilogy. Reviewers praise its ambition and philosophical depth but note that the intricate plot and scientific detail may overwhelm some readers. Despite minor criticisms of pacing, the novel is a rewarding read for dedicated fans of hard science fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Death's End?

A reader who enjoys Death's End by Liu Cixin likely appreciates intricate science fiction with complex plots, existential themes, and expansive universes. They may enjoy works like Dune for its depth and Foundation for its visionary scope, as well as the blend of scientific speculation and philosophical questions.

4.5

173,544 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

604

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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