An anthology of contemporary Chinese science fiction with 13 speculative stories exploring technology, society, and human nature.
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An anthology of contemporary Chinese science fiction with 13 speculative stories exploring technology, society, and human nature.
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Invisible Planets is a groundbreaking anthology of Chinese short speculative fiction. The thirteen stories in this collection, including two by Cixin Liu and the Hugo and Sturgeon award-nominated “Folding Beijing” by Hao Jingfang, add up to a strong and diverse representation of Chinese SF. Some have won awards, some have garnered serious critical acclaim, some have been selected for Year’s Best anthologies, and some are simply Ken Liu’s personal favorites.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate sexual themes; some stories explore repressed desire and sexuality with implied scenes.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories; occasional graphic depictions but not pervasive.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; infrequent and not central to narratives.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence; fleeting references to diverse identities in some stories.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or witchcraft themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Major political and social commentary; many stories critique technology and societal structures.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate themes of systemic suffering and societal oppression in several stories.
Other
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