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I have finished the series and absolutely loved it.
Could you please explain why you consider it bad?
I found the third book very weak, albiet with some interesting ideas.
Also, made it clear that he can't write women at all.
I found them overall fine to good, except the main character's chapters in the final 2/3rd of Book 3 which were just kinda bleh by the end.
Book 1 was strong idea explored well.
Book 2 felt good at the time, but I think feels weaker in hindsight but was some more interesting ideas.
Most western sci-fi authors are shit at writing women. So I didn’t hold it against him. But sure, I can see how some people didn’t take to it.
To me, it was a beautiful series with loads of interesting and horrible twists and turns. The ending is sublime, to me.
Most sci-fi authors who can't write women don't make them the symbolism laden protagonist of their trilogy's conclusion.
Not sure if I should give him points for effort there or not.
Despite my complaints, I do think it worth a read.
I loved it for the game theory, ideas, and what-if aspects. The characters however, were flat 2D cutouts. I can't say how much of that was due to translation issues, if any.
I dunno. Most sci-fi I read from western authors is horrible with their characters. Maybe because I’m mostly reading older sci-fi? Either ways, I didn’t hold that against him or the story.