Ancillary Justice (2 of 2)

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Ethan (@esjewett) and I continue our discussion of Ancillary Justice (part 1).  Beginning with discussion of the politics and ideology of the book, and continuing with the contrasting roles and psychology of Breq and Seivarden.  

Also a bit on the structure of the book, and then Ethan and I discuss my initial dissatisfaction with the conclusion of the novel.  I am somewhat persuaded.

Oh, yeah, spoilers.

Finally, Ethan shares a series he returns to frequently - Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising sequence.

Quotes -

"The platonic ideal of the novel"

"Ann Leckie should make as much money as possible off of this book"

"Literally shooting the body"

Links - 

Part 1

My initial review of Ancillary Justice

Book Smugglers recent reread of Susan Cooper's Dark is Rising sequence

The amazing art which inspired me to actually get this project off the ground was created by @etrandem

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Ancillary Justice (1 of 2)

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My friend Ethan (@esjewett) and I discussed Ancillary Justice in depth.  (All of the spoiler warnings!)  In this episode, AI identity, and how the use of "she" throughout affected our reading of romantic relationships and social signifiers.

Warning that there will be a spoiler-filled upcoming episode of Elysium in a few weeks if you'd like to get a head start on that.  

Finally, my love for Katherine Kurtz's Deryni novels, and an upcoming re-read.

Links - 

My initial review of Ancillary Justice

Kari Sperring's "The Women Who Made Fantasy"

I'm tweeting my re-read of Kurtz' Deryni novels, tracked here.

The amazing art which inspired me to actually get this project off the ground was created by @etrandem

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Music - Jazzy Ashes by The Underscore Orkestra

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