The novel follows the protagonist, Breq, who was once the artificial intelligence (AI) of a colossal starship named the Justice of Toren, linking thousands of ancillary soldiers in the service of the vast, galaxy-conquering Radch empire. An act of treachery destroys the ship, leaving Breq trapped in a single, fragile human body. Now isolated, Breq is on a personal quest for vengeance against those responsible for her ship's destruction, all while navigating her new physical form and the complex politics of the empire she once served. The story is a sharply written space opera that uses futuristic settings to subvert ideas about gender and consciousness. A phenomenal addition to any library. Pet free smoke free home.
| Release Year | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 1549176749 |
The novel follows the protagonist, Breq, who was once the artificial intelligence (AI) of a colossal starship named the Justice of Toren, linking thousands of ancillary soldiers in the service of the vast, galaxy-conquering Radch empire. An act of treachery destroys the ship, leaving Breq trapped in a single, fragile human body. Now isolated, Breq is on a personal quest for vengeance against those responsible for her ship’s destruction, all while navigating her new physical form and the complex politics of the empire she once served. The story is a sharply written space opera that uses futuristic settings to subvert ideas about gender and consciousness. A phenomenal addition to any library. Pet free smoke free home.