A review by caryndi
Translation State by Ann Leckie

emotional hopeful slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I'm always excited for new Ann Leckie, and Translation State did not disappoint! This book used a background of interpersonal and family drama to tackle questions about the politics of personhood and belonging. I was fascinated by the glimpses we got into the Presger translators (and the subsequent sort-of look at the Presger themselves) and now want more books going into more detail regarding that society.
On the one hand, there was rather more vivisection than I was expecting. On the other, I'm more likely to not care about romance subplots than to get into them, but Leckie wrote one I came to adore. And, like any book in this universe, it was fun to see the mentions of characters we'd come to know and love in previous installments, even if they were only side players to the main plot.
If you're a fan of Ann Leckie's existing work in the Imperial Radch extended universe, definitely read this book. If you're not familiar, I think Provenance is still my recommended starting point for the universe. 
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