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I think you could read them in either order, but know that this and Fluid are companion pieces. Refreshing getting another point of view after being in Adams telepathic head for the series. I like the endings of both of these novellas better as couter points to each other than I did either on their own. Here's hoping Hughes keeps this series going, even without the backing of a major publisher.
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/
Highly recommended.
Exceprt of this review: https://mentatjack.wordpress.com/2016/01/30/review-ancillary-justice-by-anne-leckie/