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Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1)

Ann Leckie

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Feb 25, 2015 Taylor rated it really liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, own

I ended up enjoying this quite a bit but, man, it was a struggle to get there. The first 2/3rds of the book were S-L-O-W. I realize the author is setting up a multi-book set of sequels and so needed to build a lot of world to support however many there end up being in this series. But still. I think there were a few obstacles that had to be overcome which led to it feeling slow to me.

One is describing a far-future world that has a lot of moving parts. Books that do this tend to be, for me, harde ...more

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Nov 02, 2014 Christopher Mclean rated it liked it

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Aug 01, 2020 Michael rated it really liked it

Shelves: science-fiction, fiction, nebula-nominees, hugo-nominees, 2020-challenge

I'm glad I read this Hugo- and Nebula winner (2014, for Best Novel). It's a great achievement, though I didn't love it as much as some sci-fi and fantasy fare. And I think that's because Ancillary Justice is a bit harder than many other books.

The story is told in the first-person by Justice of Toren One Esk Nineteen. Justice of Toren is a ship -- or, more precisely, a ship's AI. One Esk Nineteen is one of the ship's "Ancillaries," which are human-body soldiers controlled by the AI, as part of i ...more

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Jun 04, 2015 Antonio rated it really liked it

Really strong concept, with a single conscience being able to share multiple points of view at the same time. The schism dividing what was from what is can be felt. Amazing little piece.

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