A review by azlanm
A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I'm going to need to stare into space for a bit and process the absolute perfection of this book... This is a space opera on a grand scale, with complex intrigue and worldbuilding. Arkady Martine explores the concept of "other" and the layers of colonialism and conquest within the genre of sci-fi. 
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