Dove right into this after The Three Body Problem. There is a noticeable shift in style, in part I'm sure due to the change in translator, but also in how the book is organized. I did not like it as much at first, and there was at least one part early on that seemed like unnecessary indulgence on the part of the writer, however over time I came to understand why those parts were there. The book got better and better as I read, and by the fantastic end I wanted more. Highly recommended.