A review by batesbarb
Translation State by Ann Leckie

adventurous funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.5

I deeply love Leckie's Radch books, and this one is a great addition to the universe. It provides a glimpse into the internal workings of the society that has formed the boogeyman threat that unites much of humanity in the other books, while also expanding our understanding of some of the human and non-human societies that we've seen the periphery of the other stories. Some of the POV characters are easier to relate to than others at first, but by the end I was fully invested in all of them. It also has the sly humor that I've come to expect in her books. 
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