hoperu's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series. It poses interesting questions about gender, about justice, about colonialism and the consequences. And it is entertaining. Looking forward to reading the next one.
ghostaiken's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
averydappercat's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Found that I enjoyed the 2nd book more than the first. Loved the expansive cast of characters and how it was more tonally variant. As in, not only serious mature tone, but happy and fleeting moments were used to great effect too
ryzar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
hotj1llypepper's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ricksilva's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
More character-driven than the first book, this story puts Breq in command of Mercy of Kalr, a small ship, assigned to protect a remote system as the civil war between the fractured Radch Emperor's factions intensifies.
This was great, from the details of the worldbuilding, to the political themes of justice in the face of colonialism, to the small details and character interactions. I loved the expanded cast of characters aboard Mercy of Kalr, and at the destination system.
There was some good political intrigue, and a nice setup for the third book in the series.
Builds on the world and themes established in the first book, but it stands alone surprisingly well.
This was great, from the details of the worldbuilding, to the political themes of justice in the face of colonialism, to the small details and character interactions. I loved the expanded cast of characters aboard Mercy of Kalr, and at the destination system.
There was some good political intrigue, and a nice setup for the third book in the series.
Builds on the world and themes established in the first book, but it stands alone surprisingly well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Police brutality
Minor: Sexual assault
teaxmillions's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation
Moderate: Injury/injury detail
Minor: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Drug abuse
selfishidol's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
justfoxie's review against another edition
4.0
Re-read again for Housman's Feminist Science Fiction Bookclub.
Not quite as good as the first, but the characters are just as vibrant and it is such a good story. Can't wait for the third one to come out.
Not quite as good as the first, but the characters are just as vibrant and it is such a good story. Can't wait for the third one to come out.