Ancillary Justice
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie, published by Orbit in 2013, is a notable work in the science fiction genre, comprising 386 pages in English. The narrative follows a warship that has been trapped in a human body, embarking on a quest for revenge after the destruction of her ship, The Justice of Toren. This edition presents a unique perspective on themes of identity and power, as the protagonist navigates her new existence while seeking retribution against those responsible for her loss.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of the Radch, a formidable empire known for its ruthless tactics, including the transformation of prisoners into ‘corpse soldiers’ under the control of a warship’s AI. The story delves into the complexities of a singular human experience contrasted with the vastness of a warship’s capabilities, as the protagonist, now limited to one body, confronts her past and the forces that have shaped her. This edition invites readers into a richly constructed world filled with suspense and intrigue, making it a significant addition to contemporary fiction.
Official synopsis Publisher
The record-breaking debut novel that won every major science fiction award in 2014, Ancillary Justice is the story of a warship trapped in a human body and her search for revenge. Ann Leckie is the first author to win the Arthur C. Clarke, the Nebula and the Hugo Award for Best Novel in the same year.
They made me kill thousands, but I only have one target now.
The Radch are conquerors to be feared – resist and they’ll turn you into a ‘corpse soldier’ – one of an army of dead prisoners animated by a warship’s AI mind. Whole planets are conquered by their own people.
The colossal warship called The Justice of Toren has been destroyed – but one ship-possessed soldier has escaped the devastation. Used to controlling thousands of hands, thousands of mouths, The Justice now has only two hands, and one mouth with which to tell her tale.
But one fragile, human body might just be enough to take revenge against those who destroyed her.
‘ENGAGING AND PROVOCATIVE’
SFX Magazine
‘UNEXPECTED, COMPELLING AND VERY COOL’
John Scalzi
‘HIGHLY RECOMMENDED’
Independent on Sunday
‘MIND-BLOWING’
io9.com
‘THRILLING, MOVING AND AWE-INSPIRING’
Guardian
‘UTTER PERFECTION’
The Book Smugglers
‘ASTOUNDINGLY ASSURED AND GRACEFUL’
Strange Horizons
‘ESTABLISHES LECKIE AS AN HEIR TO BANKS’
Elizabeth Bear
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