Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie

Ancillary Mercy

Imperial Radch #3

Ann Leckie

266 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction science 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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Moods

adventurous 87%
tense 41%
hopeful 37%
emotional 36%
challenging 32%
reflective 32%
funny 28%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 13%
dark 8%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 22% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.31

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