The Three-Body Problem, written by Liu Cixin, is a space war science fiction novel that originated in China. The story takes place during the Cultural Revolution and follows a group of scientists who discover that Earth is under threat from an alien civilization. As humanity prepares for an impending invasion, the characters face moral dilemmas and grapple with the implications of contact with an advanced extraterrestrial species. The Three-Body Problem is a thought-provoking and award-winning novel that offers a unique perspective on space war science fiction.