All the Stars

Name: All the Stars
ISBN: 9787020154708

七月People's Literature Publishing House · ChinaMar 2023

3.9

Word count: 213K words
Chapters: 28
ISBN: 9787020154708

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Summary

Five years ago, FAST picked up a mysterious signal that lifted a corner on the truth of the universe. Five years later, the entire town of Glashütte in Germany vanishes without a trace, leaving not a flicker of radiation behind. Now, with a nineteen-nation summit about to open in Chengdu, the Land of Abundance faces annihilation. To protect more than ten million citizens, two agents of the National Security Bureau are called to duty at this critical hour and begin an unprecedented twenty-four-hour counterterrorism operation. Yet their adversaries are elusive in movement, unconventional in manner, and act nothing like terrorists. Just as the two close in on the truth, human civilization arrives at a crossroads of fate...

Editor's review

Published by People's Literature Publishing House in 2021, *Stellaris* is a science fiction novel by Qiyue following *A Small Town Odyssey*. From a distinctive angle, it weaves China's space program together with astronomical discoveries into a story that is both hard-science rigorous and deeply humanistic. The novel follows astrobiologist Wang Miao (sharing a name with the character in *The Three-Body Problem*, a nod or Easter egg) who, during an observation, stumbles upon a set of mysterious signals from outer space. These signals appear closely linked to a series of unsolved mysteries on Earth, opening the door to a cosmic secret that bears on the fate of human civilization.

From an editor's professional perspective, the value of *Stellaris* lies in several dimensions. First, the book displays solid scientific grounding: Qiyue's depictions of aerospace engineering, astrophysics and related fields are rigorous yet vivid, giving hard-SF fans plenty to chew on. Second, the narrative structure is ingenious, interweaving grand cosmic exploration with delicate human emotion and family ties, so that the story delivers both science-fictional spectacle and an emotionally resonant core. Third, the work carries a strong local character and the stamp of its era, fusing the dedication of Chinese space workers with profound reflection on the cosmos; this grounded grand narrative is what sets it apart from other science fiction.

Overall, its Douban rating of 8.2 (as of the end of 2023) reflects its strong reputation. It is not merely an imagination of alien signals and cosmic crisis, but a profound inquiry into human curiosity, courage and responsibility. For readers who seek the light of humanity on the voyage through the sea of stars, this is a sincere work not to be missed.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers with a strong interest in hard science fiction and cosmic exploration
Literature lovers who appreciate a narrative that combines grand settings with delicate emotion
Readers who follow China's space program and hold expectations for homegrown science fiction
Readers who enjoy the style of *The Three-Body Problem* and wish to explore works with a similar serious science-fictional atmosphere

Not a good fit for

Purely entertainment-oriented science fiction readers seeking fast pacing and strong action conflict
Readers with no patience for descriptions of scientific principles and technical details, seeking only light reading

Reading tips

While reading, pay some attention to the depictions of daily space work and family life; they form the warm, real foundation of the story
It may help to treat the scientific speculation in the story as a thought experiment and enjoy the reflections it prompts about humanity's place in the universe
If you are interested in the astronomical or aerospace terminology in the book, some further exploration may yield a richer reading experience

About the publisher

People's Literature Publishing House China · Founded in 1951

People's Literature Publishing House publishes across classical literature, foreign literature, documentary writing and folk literature, with 492 titles in its catalogue. Representative books range from the Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms to Lao She's Teahouse and Longxu Ditch in the Selected Works of Lao She, as well as translated foreign literature such as Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Dante's Divine Comedy and Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels, alongside documentary and fictional works including Primo Levi's If This Is a Man and João Guimarães Rosa's The Devil to Pay in the Backlands. Its authors include Chinese writers such as Lao She, translators such as Shen Emeri and Li Wenjun, and foreign authors such as James Wood. Overall, the house has a strong record in editing classic works and translating foreign literature, with a publishing character that bridges Chinese and foreign writing and values textual quality.

版权信息
代序
1、古玩商
2、恶魔
3、信仰
4、异界
5、静海
6、天启
7、超限
8、绝密
9、跳舞小人
10、追踪
11、良知
12、锚点
13、光体
14、拉绳子
15、栖身
16、暗构造
17、成长
18、纷争
19、供述
20、中心
21、障壁
22、反叛
23、影子
24、群星
25、旅行者
后记

FAQ

Is *Stellaris* connected to *The Three-Body Problem*?

The two works are independent. The author Qiyue is a longtime fan of *The Three-Body Problem*, and the shared protagonist name can be seen as a tribute and Easter egg, but the story background, core premise and plot development are entirely different. *Stellaris* focuses more on near-future science-fictional speculation grounded in China's space program.

Is the science fiction premise of this book hard?

The work belongs to the relatively hard science fiction category. The author did extensive homework in aerospace engineering, radio astronomy, astrobiology and other fields, and the relevant scientific logic and details strive for authenticity and credibility, forming the key skeleton that supports the story's suspense and depth.

Is the story's tone optimistic or pessimistic?

The overall tone is serious, with hope and warmth. It confronts the profundity of the universe and the crises that the unknown may bring, but focuses more on the wisdom, resilience and spirit of sacrifice that humanity (especially Chinese space workers) displays in meeting challenges, leaving the ending inspiring and thought-provoking.

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About the author

七月 Author

Qiyue is an author about whom limited public information is available. Six of the author's works have been collected, spanning science fiction and inspirational growth. Titles such as Qunxing, Xiaozhen Qitan, Mingye, Shei Jiang Liucun Yu Zhe Ju Shenti and Qionglong: Wugui Shikong lean toward science-fictional imagination, suggesting an interest in future spaces, identity, and unfamiliar situations. By contrast, Shuo Yi Wan Ju Wo Ai Ni, Buru Haohao Zai Yiqi and Xin Ruo Xiang Yang, He Ju Youshang turn to themes of emotion and personal growth in a gentle, everyday tone. This juxtaposition gives Qiyue's writing a character that moves between grand speculative settings and delicate feeling, constructing estranged story worlds while also responding to readers' real-life moods. Because basic details such as dates of birth and death, nationality, and English name remain unknown, it is difficult to place the works in a more specific literary context; readers may begin with the differences between the two genres and consider the author's distinct emphases in science fiction and inspirational writing.