Cixin Liu
When a supernova sends deadly radiation toward earth, and when said radiation kills all adults, what happens next. This novel by Liu is telling that story, a world inhabited and run by children. Sort of a modern telling of Lord of the Flies. Most of the novel is told from the perspective of the Chinese, and when the Americans enter the scene, stereotypes abound (not incorrectly I think). In the end, what is really useful/interesting about this story is the reimagining of the value of children and imagination and play in terms of creativity and productivity and general happiness. Absolutely a fun sci-fi read, probably even if you are not really into sci-fi.
4 stars (out of 4)
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