Loved so much.

The Wandering Earth is a collection of science fiction short stories, and every one was a big hit for me. Most of the stories are around fifty pages, but I was quickly sucked into each one and reading this collection was an absolute delight. Readers familiar with Liu’s work will not be surprised by the style of these stories - the characters are often barely developed, and the plots are dominated by long conversations which serve as a vehicle to explore the scientific concepts at hand. These conversations, whether between two humans or a human and alien character, allow Liu to detail his richly imagined alien civilizations and possible futures for humanity. I can see why some people don’t resonate with this style of writing, but it is EXACTLY my literary jam and I cannot overstate how much I loved reading this book. If you didn’t like The Three-Body Problem, you’re probably not going to like this collection either, but if it left you hungering for more, I highly recommend this thoughtful and imaginative collection. ⁣