Like Huyan Dabao and Chen Le, when "Wandering Blue Star" was released, too many people clicked to read it.
And when I finished watching it.
The readers' reactions were even more exaggerated than those of Huyan Dabao and Chen Le, especially those science fiction fans!
“That’s a bold idea!”
"This old thief's imagination is beyond imagination!"
"The Wandering Blue Planet Project, the changes in cosmic civilization, the epic background, and all kinds of astronomical knowledge that I don't understand but can't refute are hitting me in the face. It hurts so much!"
“On purpose!”
"The old thief must have done it on purpose!"
"If you don't understand, then ask, is this considered hard science fiction?"
"I can only say that this old thief is really getting hard (funny)"
"The distinction between hard science fiction and soft science fiction is subjective. If you compare it to scientific papers, all science fiction novels are soft. But as far as science fiction novels are concerned, this one is definitely very hard. I even dislike it because it is too hard, lacking micro-level descriptions and almost no decent character creation. It just focuses on the human collective. However, this shortcoming is largely compensated in the ending."
“The ending is really powerful.”
"The sun exploded. Is this just the old thief's imagination?"
"This is not a fantasy but has a scientific basis. Just like what is written in the novel, the sun will enter the red giant stage in about 5 billion years. The helium core will shrink and heat up to resist gravity. The hydrogen envelope close to the core will accelerate fusion due to the rising temperature. As a result, the heat generated will continue to increase and be transferred to the outer layer to make it expand outward. When the temperature of the core reaches a certain limit, helium fusion will begin and burn to produce carbon."
"Pfft, big man, take my knee!"
"What the hell, sir? I just checked the encyclopedia online. I can't say they are exactly the same, but I can say they are identical. Besides, isn't it common sense that the sun will explode in the future?"
Before that.
People are still arguing about whether Chu Kuang can write so-called hard science fiction.
now.
The debate came to an end.
People's focus has completely revolved around the content of the novel itself.
Especially those readers who like science fiction will feel like they have found a treasure and are as excited as if they have discovered a new continent!
What
Got slapped in the face by the old thief's hard science fiction
Chu Kuang's readers said:
I'm used to it!
Although some stupid netizens couldn't help but mutter a few words:
“This guy can really write.”
"Hitting readers in the face is probably his biggest motivation for writing."
"I was a little disappointed at the beginning. I felt that Lao Zei added too much popular science knowledge for the sake of hard science fiction. But I was completely attracted by the story later. When I saw more than 5,000 Blue Star Sect members being executed, I was really sad. But this is Lao Zei's specialty, which is to make readers feel unsatisfied."
“There are always people who stand up for the truth.”
"Think about it, the pre-solar era is the golden age that future people yearn for. Are you trying to say that our current life is wonderful?"
“I suddenly felt that this thing would be very shocking if it was made into a movie.”
"Don't be ridiculous. Many wonderful science fiction novels have turned out badly after being made into movies. Adaptation is always a big problem."
"That's true. It's better not to ruin the original work with the adaptation."
“Although I still prefer The Heartbreakers, this kind of science fiction with a strong sense of epicness really demonstrates the power of science fiction.”
certainly.
It's not all praise. There are very few works that can reach a consensus among all readers. There are also some voices in Chu Kuang's comment section who think that this work is not so good.
…
And while the reader finishes reading the novel.
Writers from all continents have also finished reading "Wandering on the Blue Planet".
Even including many science fiction writers.
Qinzhou.
A group of science fiction writers are currently arguing over this novel!
"Qinzhou Science Fiction is saved!"
"I feel that Chu Kuang has the hope of taking our science fiction beyond Qinzhou and gaining recognition from other continents!"
"Not really."
"The narrative style is too extreme, especially the part about the rebels at the end. It feels like it's just abuse for the sake of abuse. Humans are portrayed as too stupid. In what era do people still believe that the sun will never explode?"
"I really liked that part, but the characters and plot are really weak."
"The characters in it are not human, they are just mouths describing Chu Kuang's fantasy. Chu Kuang is more suitable for soft science fiction. The previous work "The Heartbreaker" is good, the characters and plot are so good."
"Don't you think the setting is shocking!?"
"Chu Kuang uses a very brief and efficient compressed description. After removing the description of human emotions, the whole work looks like a skeleton specimen. It is certainly not perfect, but even if it is a specimen, it is very worthy of our study."
"There is still a gap compared to Wei Zhou."
"I can't stand it anymore. It's okay to point out the shortcomings, but can you criticize for the sake of criticism? I dare to admit the shortcomings of this book, but you dare not admit its advantages?"
Qinzhou science fiction is declining.
In fact, the same cannot be said for other continents.
Just like Zhongzhou and Qinzhou can dominate the Blue Star music circle, the Blue Star science fiction market is completely controlled by Zhongzhou and Weizhou.
There are few works from other continents that can break this shackles.
In this atmosphere, all continents are hoping to produce some science fiction masterpieces that will attract the world's attention.
pity.
The quality of "The Wandering Earth" is not enough to convince all Qinzhou writers.
Even the group leader burst into laughter, and said with emotion: "If this work can be expanded a little longer, and the characterization and emotions can be more in-depth, the effect may be better. However, the overall quality of this novel is beyond doubt. I plan to invite Chu Kuang to join the Qinzhou Science Fiction Association. We need Chu Kuang's influence."
…
Liu Cixin has many works.
Lin Yuan believes that "The Wandering Earth" is probably of medium level among Liu Cixin's works.
However, Liu Cixin's mediocre level is already very impressive. He is the one who single-handedly raised Chinese science fiction to the world level.
therefore.
When he saw some discussions about the novel's shortcomings in the reviews, he did not take it too seriously.
It's a process.
The process of laying the foundation for the Three-Body series.
Many people only realized the inevitability of the Three-Body series after looking back at Mr. Liu Cixin's works.
Because the style and tone of the Three-Body series were gradually formed through these short stories. For example, the division of the generations when the Earth stopped rotating and the description of huge technological buildings in "The Wandering Earth" will be presented again in the Three-Body series.
Richer!
Even bigger!
It seems like a natural progression!
The idea of a human self-salvation community in this novel was also born in this process.
These are the prototypes of the three bodies.
Lin Yuan wants to perfect these prototypes before launching the Three-Body series. At that time, it won’t feel abrupt and it will be a natural outcome.
…
In fact.
There is no need for the Three-Body series for now, this novel is already very successful!
soon.
There was extensive media coverage online.
Including the hot searches on blogs, Chu Kuang’s new book once again occupied more than one topic.
Even many readers from Wei Zhou's side have learned about this novel.
In this process.
Huyan Dabao and Chen Le played quite important roles.
The two of them, one after the other, used their official accounts to promote "Wandering Blue Planet".
Chen Le:
"Chu Kuang has created another sci-fi masterpiece after The Heartbreakers. This time it's hard sci-fi!"
Huyan Dabo:
"I would like to introduce my idol to you all, the Qinzhou writer Chu Kuang Chu Da. Chu Da just published a novel called "Wandering Blue Planet". It is an epic science fiction work with amazing imagination and terrifying setting ability. Don't miss it!"
Chen Le has a lot of fans.
Huyan Dabao has more fans.
This wave of recommendations directly helped Chu Kuang attract more readers and also allowed more Weizhou people to witness Chu Kuang's ability to write science fiction.
“This movie ‘The Wandering Earth’ is really wonderful!”
"You know what, this science fiction novel written by Chu Kuang is really good!"
"I rarely read science fiction novels written by writers from other continents before, but after reading these two works by Chu Kuang, I was really a little scared!"
"Is Qinzhou so strong in science fiction?"
"I really like the imaginative science fiction "Wandering Blue Planet"!"
"This guy is really good at science fiction, but he's a bit of a smoker."
"Yes, "The Heartbreaker" is fine, but this epic work can actually make people want to cry in the end."
"The last 5,000 members of the Blue Star Sect were slaughtered. It was very painful to watch."
"The sun exploded, but humans still don't believe in science."
"By the way, has this Chu Kuang ever written any long science fiction works?"
"No, Chu Kuang has just started writing science fiction."
"No way, are you so awesome just because you wrote science fiction?"
"It's really great, but the short story is not exciting enough, and it feels like it's not enough. It's true that a long story can more easily show the full strength of a science fiction writer."
Obviously.
Chu Kuang's two science fiction short stories have successfully aroused the interest of many Weizhou readers.
There are many Wei Zhou readers who download the blog specifically to read novels, and then leave various messages to express their love for Chu Kuang's two science fiction short stories.
It's just that some of the words don't sound right.
For example, one of the readers of Weizhou left this message:
"Come on, author. Your science fiction is almost reaching the level of our Weizhou!"
Good job.
Lin Yuan can endure it.
Chu Kuang couldn't bear it.
Lin Yuan instantly felt that the soul of Chu Kuang in his body began to stir again.
What made Lin Yuan's eyebrows jump even more was that the young readers began to set a new rhythm in the comment section:
"Short stories can't cure this old thief."
"It's gotta be a long story!"
“That’s right!”
"On to the long story!"
"Old thief, if I call you a long science fiction novel, will you agree?"
"Hahahaha, I don't want to play anymore. After all, this old thief is not a professional science fiction player."
"Old thief, I want to watch martial arts."
"I'd rather read fantasy novels."
"That's boring, let's just write a mystery!"
"Am I the only one here who wants to read a fairy tale?"
"Yes, only you."
After Lin Yuan finished scanning these comments, he looked back at the messages from Wei Zhou readers, and his crazy spirit completely erupted!
Don’t change the subject!
Must be science fiction!
A long science fiction!
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ps: I could have written 10,000 words today, but I want to watch the game. Although I feel that EDG is going to lose, the sense of ceremony is still necessary, so I’ll call it a day with 9,000 words first.