Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie

Ancillary Mercy

Imperial Radch #3

Ann Leckie

369 pages • first pub 2015 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

For just a moment, things seem to be under control for the soldier known as Breq. Then a search of Athoek Station's slums turns up someone who shouldn't exist—someone who might be a refugee from a ship that's been hiding beyond the empire's reach ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,827 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
tense 41%
emotional 38%
hopeful 34%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
funny 27%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 14%
dark 8%
sad 4%
lighthearted 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 17%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 19% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Average rating

4.31

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