In "The Three-Body Problem", Earth receives its first contact from an alien civilization, the Trisolarans. But this isn't a friendly visit – the aliens are facing extinction and see Earth as their new home. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, physicist Ye Wenjie, traumatized by her father's death at the hands of Red Guards, secretly transmits a message to the Trisolarans, inviting them to Earth. Meanwhile, nanomaterials researcher Wang Miao delves into a mysterious virtual reality game, revealing the complex relationship between Earth's three suns and the Trisolarans. As the plot unfolds, humanity grapples with impending invasion, political intrigue, and the challenge of communicating with an utterly foreign species. The book delves deep into philosophical, political, and scientific explorations, posing a haunting and scary question: Can humanity save itself from its own destructive tendencies?
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