Reference request for 3-manifold

Question

I am asking a soft question.

I am planning to learn $3$-manifold using the book "Geometry and topology of three-manifolds" by William Thurston. I want to know how much of Riemannian geometry, Algebraic topology, Smooth manifolds, Complex Geometry do I need to learn $3$- manifold. Also, I am looking for references of $3$-manifolds which contain exercises as I noticed that William Thurston's contain does not contain exercises.

Also, it will be very much appreciatable if you also advise on book recommendations of $3$-manifolds.

Please advise me. Thanking in advance.

Answer 1

Hatcher's books on Algebraic topology and 3-manifolds are recommended. As is Sveta Katok's little book on Fuchsian groups.