time.com1 week agoWritingNetflix's Flimsy A Man in Full Makes Tom Wolfe's Epic Novel Feel SmallThe Netflix adaptation of Tom Wolfe's A Man in Full fails to capture the depth and complexity of the original novel despite a talented cast and crew. [ more ]
Vulture1 month agoBooks11 Books That Scratch the 3 Body ItchChinese hard science fiction by Liu Cixin has gained immense popularity in the West despite perceived cultural and genre barriers. [ more ]
The Verge1 month agoBooksNetflix's 3 Body Problem adaptation channels the book's spirit but not its brillianceThe Netflix adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem' diverges from the book to create a different type of story. The show attempts to market itself as the next 'Game of Thrones' but is seen as a simplified version of the complex source material. [ more ]
The Ringer1 month agoBooks'The Three-Body Problem' Is Brilliant. '3 Body Problem' Is Better.Science fiction should focus on the ramifications of technological advances on humanity, not just the advances themselves. Liu Cixin's Three-Body Problem trilogy has been highly influential in the sci-fi genre and won prestigious awards. [ more ]