Reviews

Translation State by Ann Leckie

swordrager's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

luketolvaj's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

catalogthis's review against another edition

5.0

It's been a minute since I read the other books in this universe, but I remembered that (a) I liked them, and (b) the Presger translators had some of the most disturbing, delightful, and flat-out weird dialogue of any characters I'd ever encountered. So of course I leapt at the opportunity to read this standalone book featuring a young Presger translator.

Was not disappointed! This was plotty enough to keep the pages turning, but also character-rich and deeply human. Recommended for fans of Ursula LeGuin and Martha Wells.

ckoldfield's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.25

erinspacemuseum's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

decapode's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

thewiecz's review against another edition

5.0

We finally find out more about the enigmatic presger translators. Looking forward to the next installment in the universe

confuzzledsheep's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Another solid expansion to the Imperial Radch universe, with just as much politics. More Treaty Negotiations than before, most certainly! For those who want more information around the alien species in the original trilogy, this is definitely the book for you. 

suzanna_m's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-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

3.5

mk7886's review against another edition

5.0

Ann Leckie does not miss. A brilliant, charming space adventure.