My biggest point of interest (and the book’s main focus) is the protagonist, Breq – or, more accurately, Justice of Toren One Esk Nineteen, a segment of a larger, hivemind AI centralized in the warship Justice of Toren. Nevertheless, it tells a clear and engaging story of identity, heartbreak, and revenge. It suffers from some moments of confusing exposition, and I wish it had delivered more upon its promise of radical gender reframing. From page one, the book blends sci-fi adventure thrills with in-depth explorations of a broad, alien world. When I finally got my hands on a copy, Ancillary Justice did not disappoint. Many critics have deemed it a natural heir to the feminist sci-fi works of the 70s and 80s, namely Ursula Le Guin’s, for the depth of its world, its political focus, and its attention to gender and embodiment.įriends, peers, and newsletters have urged me to read this book for years. It is also the only novel in sci-fi history to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. It begins a loose trilogy including Ancillary Sword (2014) and Ancillary Mercy (2015). With record-breaking accolades and an inventive approach to the space opera form, Ann Leckie’s Ancillary Justice (2013) stands out amidst the sci-fi offerings of the last ten years.
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