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A review by ronpayne
Translation State by Ann Leckie
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
A middle aged person finds themselves disinherited and sent out on a seemingly pointless make-work journey that ends up having huge geopolitical consequences. If you are wondering if you can read this book without first reading the Imperial Radch trilogy, I would say no. Knowing this universe is necessary. That said, it was great the way it revealed different parts of the universe while also being a lovely examination of identity, personhood, and consent.