From the good Samaritan opening to that action's fate like importance to the resolution of the climax, this novel explores deep issues in the trappings of a traditional space opera. The multiple literal interpretations of a mind struggling against itself resonates with my personal struggles with depression. The protective buffer of empire and fear of other resonates with my white male American privilege. Neither of these are ideas I enjoy confronting, but experiencing them in the medium of science fiction (particularly science fiction done this well) is a starting point for some great self reflection.

Highly recommended.

Exceprt of this review: https://mentatjack.wordpress.com/2016/01/30/review-ancillary-justice-by-anne-leckie/