Ancillary Justice
In a universe where AI and humanity intertwine, Breq, the last vestige of a colossal warship, seeks vengeance against the ruler who betrayed her. Once a part of a grand collective consciousness, she now navigates the human world, grappling with identity and the concept of justice. As she uncovers secrets that could alter the balance of power, the lines between friend and foe blur. This thought-provoking tale explores themes of gender, consciousness, and morality in a richly built sci-fi universe. Can one individual truly make a difference in a galaxy ruled by oppressive regimes?
By Ann Leckie
Published: 2013
""I am no longer just a ship, I am a person, yet I am still bound by the machinery of empire and the memories of a thousand lives.""
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Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, British Science Fiction, Locus and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren - a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy. Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance. In the Ancillary world: 1. Ancillary Justice2. Ancillary Sword3. Ancillary Mercy
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Ann Leckie
Ann Leckie is an acclaimed science fiction author best known for her groundbreaking Imperial Radch trilogy, which includes the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novels 'Ancillary Justice,' 'Ancillary Sword,' and 'Ancillary Mercy.' Her writing is characterized by innovative narrative structures and a deep exploration of themes such as identity, consciousness, and the nature of empire, often featuring complex characters and rich world-building. Leckie has continued to receive critical acclaim with works like 'Provenance' and the 'Raven Stratagem,' expanding her exploration of societal and philosophical questions within unique and imaginative settings.
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- Authors
- Ann Leckie
- Published
- October 2013
- Publisher
- Orbit
- ISBN
- 031624662X
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 416
- Genres
- Space OperaArtificial IntelligenceDystopianScience Fiction
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Ancillary Justice
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