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The Wandering Earth

Cixin Liu (2013-06-27)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

"The Wandering Earth" is a collection of short stories in the great tradition of Asimov and Clarke by Liu Cixin, China's most acclaimed contemporary science-fiction author. Liu's writing will remind sci-fi fans of the genre's golden age with its positive focus on scientific development, combined with a consistently constructive vision of China's future role as a superpower.

Tags

Golden Age SFShort Story CollectionPhilosophical SFChinese SF

Is The Wandering Earth appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This collection of hard science fiction short stories focuses on scientific problem-solving and humanity's future, with minimal violence and no sexual content or strong language. Appropriate for teens and adults interested in thoughtful, optimistic SF.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who love big ideas about saving humanity and exploring space will enjoy these thought-provoking stories about science and survival.