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Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2)

Ann Leckie
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Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Ann Leckie

Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Radch Space Empire • Distant Future

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ancillary Sword by Ann Leckie follows Breq, who was once a starship and now seeks justice for a destroyed ship and its crew. As Fleet Captain, Breq encounters political intrigue, corruption, and the complexities of occupying forces in a remote station within the Radch Empire.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

67,367 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ann Leckie's Ancillary Sword is praised for its rich world-building and complex exploration of social themes. Reviewers commend its deep character development and the protagonist's nuanced voice. However, some critics find its pacing slower compared to its predecessor, leading to less dramatic tension. Overall, it's a strong continuation of the trilogy, balancing introspection with action.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ancillary Sword (Imperial Radch, #2)?

Fans of science fiction with complex characters and intricate world-building will enjoy Ann Leckie's Ancillary Sword. Readers who loved Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness and Iain M. Banks's Culture series will find similar themes of identity, power, and societal norms.

4.2

67,367 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Radch Space Empire • Distant Future

Theme
Topic
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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