Book description
The Dark Forest isn't just a sequel-it's a mind-expanding journey that takes everything you thought you knew about first contact and turns it on its head. Where the first book in Liu Cixin's trilogy stunned readers with cosmic horror and philosophical intrigue, this second installment dives deeper into the silence of the stars, guided by one of the most unsettlingly logical theories in science fiction: the Dark Forest Hypothesis.
The story picks up after humanity's shocking revelation that Earth has been overheard by an alien civilization-Trisolarans-who are now en route to invade. While the world reels, a quiet strategist named Luo Ji retreats into exile, only to emerge as the unlikely architect of Earth's most desperate gamble. What unfolds is less a battle of weapons and more a war of ideas, where the fate of our species hinges not on technology, but on psychology, deception, and the terrifying implications of cosmic loneliness.
Liu doesn't waste time with spectacle for its own sake. Instead, he builds tension through intellect, layering hard science fiction concepts with chilling realism. The narration carries this weight effortlessly, making each philosophical monologue feel urgent and personal. You're not just hearing a story-you're being drawn into a secret meeting of minds across galaxies, where one wrong thought could doom everything.
This audiobook doesn't just tell you how dangerous the universe might be-it makes you feel it. And once you've listened, the night sky will never look quite the same.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience