60 pages • 2 hours read
Ann LeckieAncillary Justice
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Ancillary Justice follows Breq, the last functioning segment of the AI consciousness of an interstellar warship called Justice of Toren, on her quest for revenge. The novel alternates between Breq's present, as she travels to remote Nilt, and flashbacks of her life as part of Justice of Toren, unveiling a deep civil conflict within the ruling Radchaai empire, led by Anaander Mianaai.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie is a highly praised debut in the science fiction genre, admired for its intricate narrative and compelling use of language and gender. Readers appreciate its innovative concepts and thoughtful world-building, though some find the complex structure and pronoun usage challenging. Overall, it’s considered a fresh, ambitious addition to sci-fi.
Who Should Read Ancillary Justice?
Fans of intricate world-building, complex characters, and explorations of artificial intelligence, similar to those found in Frank Herbert's Dune or Iain M. Banks's Culture series, will be captivated by Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice, which offers a fresh take on space opera and examines themes of identity and imperialism.