Ancillary Justice

by Ann Leckie
Ancillary Justice cover
Good Books rating 4.17
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
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  • ID: 7788
  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781405525848
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2013-10-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Ancillary Justice follows a warship AI trapped in a single human body on a quest for vengeance. The Radch, a formidable empire, have destroyed the colossal warship called The Justice of Toren, but one ship-possessed soldier has escaped. With only two hands and one mouth, The Justice must navigate a complex political landscape to exact her revenge. This special 10th anniversary edition of the record-breaking masterpiece that won the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards features a striking new cover, illustrated endpapers, deckled edges, foil on the book casing, a reversible jacket, and a new introduction from the author. Ann Leckie is the first author to win the Arthur C. Clarke, the Nebula, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel in the same year.

Reviews
Tarvolon · 2025-04-16
engaging 4.00

As a space opera, Ancillary Justice remains an engaging and entertaining read. The dual timelines create a high level of tension and mystery.

Tarvolon describes Ancillary Justice as an engaging and entertaining read, particularly praising its dual timelines which keep the tension high. The reviewer appreciates the mystery and intrigue that these timelines bring, making the novel a compelling choice for fans of space opera. They also highlight the novel's ability to maintain a high level of suspense throughout, which they find particularly impressive. The reviewer suggests that the novel's blend of action and mystery makes it a standout in the genre.

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    As a space opera, Ancillary Justice remains an engaging and entertaining read.

    Both timelines offer enough mystery to keep the tension high through the first half of the book.

    The novel's blend of action and mystery makes it a standout in the genre.

At Boundary's Edge · 2024-11-25
brilliant 4.50

The story is brilliant and deserves its acclaim, though it may not always align with personal tastes. The exploration of identity and imperialism is both profound and engaging.

At Boundary's Edge calls Ancillary Justice a brilliant story that deserves its acclaim, even if it doesn't always suit their personal tastes. The review highlights the novel's exploration of identity and imperialism, which they find both profound and engaging. They particularly appreciate the way the story navigates complex themes while maintaining a compelling narrative. The reviewer also notes that the novel's unique perspective and intricate world-building make it a standout in the science fiction genre.

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    Though it is not always presented in a way that suits my personal tastes, Ancillary Justice is a brilliant story, and deserves the acclaim it has received.

    The exploration of identity and imperialism is both profound and engaging.

    The novel's unique perspective and intricate world-building make it a standout in the science fiction genre.

Goodreads · 2013-10-01
thought-provoking 4.00

The novel does violence with maximum punch and impact, and effectively communicates the experience of a multi-bodied being. The reviewer appreciates the novel's depth and complexity.

The Goodreads reviewer praises Ancillary Justice for its impactful portrayal of violence and its effective communication of what it's like to be a multi-bodied being. They appreciate the novel's depth and complexity, which they find both thought-provoking and engaging. The reviewer also highlights the novel's ability to explore complex themes while maintaining a compelling narrative. They suggest that the novel's unique perspective and intricate world-building make it a standout in the science fiction genre.

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    When Ann Leckie does violence she times it for maximum punch and impact.

    Leckie also does a good job of communicating what a multi-bodied being experiences.

    The novel's depth and complexity make it a standout in the science fiction genre.

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