43. Ancillary Justice

Ancillary Justice. Anne Leckie. 2013.

Ancillary Justice (Michael) This sci fi universe takes some getting used to, although all my favorite sci fi books just dump you into their world without taking the time to describe things in detail first. Because this world is so unique, it took me a bit to get myself situated, but once i did & felt like i understood what was going on, I loved what the author was able to do with the characters, much of it totally logically & yet i did not see the plot twists coming, nor appreciate the philosophic conundrums that the universe allowed the author to set up. Recommend.
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Next up will be Mink River I think.
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Ancillary Justice had a double nomination. 

First, Gabriel: If you like science fiction, I recommend "Ancillary Justice" by Ann Leckie. There are two sequels, and then a 4th book in the same universe ("Provenance") which I am currently enjoying.  I also (in previous years) enjoyed "Altered Carbon", by Richard K Morgan. It was a fantastic film-noir-like story, set in a scifi setting that was very well done.

Law school friend, Micheal: Seconding the Ancillary Justice recommendation. Great sci-fi read, amazing lead character. Beware -- it's the first of a trilogy and if you agree that it's good, you'll want to read the next two also.

Me: Adding Ancillary Justice as Mike's contribution, so you can pick another one from your list...
Gabriel: If Mike's suggesting Ancillary Justice, then I'll definitely make my suggestion The Color of Magic.
Me: Oh, dear. The Color of Magic does not appear to be available in audio format. Who is the author?
Gabriel: (Sir) Terry Pratchett. If you can't get it on audiobook, the "The Martian" audiobook is fantastic, and you might also be able to find one of Altered Carbon (if that sort of scifi is your cup of tea).
Me: Altered Carbon it is. I liked The Martian & the other one I can’t find in audio format.

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