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lgummy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dageffen's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readingsengi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Amazing. The second book is weaker than the rest, but a series that absolutely rewards persistence
wildcardf5762's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
xanthe's review against another edition
5.0
Just as good as everyone says it is. My poor little brain was working hard while reading this, scrambling to keep up with my assumptions about gender and selfness/individuality that this story was forcing me to confront, while at the same time piecing together the plot, all the while my emotions were going on a rollercoaster ride. At some point I'll need to reread Ancillary Justice so I can start from the beginning with a knowledge of who everyone is and where it's going, and I bet I'll love it even more.
jain's review against another edition
5.0
This book is my jam. A (very likable) spaceship protagonist, several skillfully written characters with distributed consciousnesses, gender deconstruction, explorations of colonialism and (galactic) empire, an exciting space opera plot, a supporting character who's my absolute favorite variety of asshole... This is exactly what I want my science fiction to be: bold, thought-provoking, and tremendous fun.
serika's review against another edition
4.0
Really good series. Love the world building and characters. Unique and engaging - strong 4 stars.
paulh's review against another edition
4.0
The plot stumbled a few times early on. And the narrative is tricky because our protagonist is not a 'normal' one.
Once you get past that, the world is deep and well imagined, the plot is quite intriguing and fast paced, and the characters have ample depth to keep your interest.
Once you get past that, the world is deep and well imagined, the plot is quite intriguing and fast paced, and the characters have ample depth to keep your interest.
sookieskipper's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
The transformation protagonist undergoes from previous book to this, is jarring. It's definitely interesting as the plot ploughs forward at a steady rate. We are introduced to new characters while the old ones are reshaped and progress further. Sword is an expansion on Justice, works almost like volume two of the same book than a sequel. There isn't much new technology wise which works as a major plus point. The story concentrates on history and politics of the world which is complex with different races and species competing for same set of resources.
The protagonist, Breq, finds herself a steady growth through the pages and somewhere in the middle of this book, she earns compassion and become a being to be empathetic about. It doesn't matter that she is an AI as some of her actions are nothing less than humane. Thankfully this progression is timed in such a way that the story sheds few layers by offering clarity regarding imperialist regime.
The ending is quite rushed but that's okay. Its a touch and go situation which thankfully didn't drag. I am glad I picked it up as the continuing tale to Ancillary Justice was quite satisfying.
The transformation protagonist undergoes from previous book to this, is jarring. It's definitely interesting as the plot ploughs forward at a steady rate. We are introduced to new characters while the old ones are reshaped and progress further. Sword is an expansion on Justice, works almost like volume two of the same book than a sequel. There isn't much new technology wise which works as a major plus point. The story concentrates on history and politics of the world which is complex with different races and species competing for same set of resources.
The protagonist, Breq, finds herself a steady growth through the pages and somewhere in the middle of this book, she earns compassion and become a being to be empathetic about. It doesn't matter that she is an AI as some of her actions are nothing less than humane. Thankfully this progression is timed in such a way that the story sheds few layers by offering clarity regarding imperialist regime.
The ending is quite rushed but that's okay. Its a touch and go situation which thankfully didn't drag. I am glad I picked it up as the continuing tale to Ancillary Justice was quite satisfying.
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