by Cixin Liu
First published 2020
In this mesmerizing anthology, master storyteller Cixin Liu propels readers into mind-warping realms of possibility. From a village teacher whose life is upended by a cosmic event, to a thinker whose very existence is called into question, these tales push the boundaries of imagination. With each turn of the page, Liu's characters confront profound truths about the human experience, inviting us to ponder our place in an ever-shifting universe.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, anthologies, 21st-century, asian-american, chinese-literature
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: boundary-pushing, existential-questions, mind-warping
336 pages · Paperback