Liu Cixin
6 SeriesLiu Cixin is a renowned Chinese author, celebrated for his science fiction series, starting with "The Three-Body Problem." This debut novel earned him the prestigious 2015 Hugo Award. His works have significantly impacted the genre, establishing him as a leading figure in contemporary science fiction.
"To Hold Up the Sky" by Liu Cixin, released in 2020, is a collection of previously unpublished short stories in English. The narratives span various settings and eras, from a rural mountain community where students use physics to thwart an alien invasion, to coal mines in northern China where new technology risks unleashing a centuries-long fire. The collection culminates with a story exploring the collapse of the universe itself. These tales transport readers across space and time, showcasing Liu's imaginative scope.
