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William asked this question about Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1):
I just finished my second reading of Ancillary Justice. (First time I have re-read a book within a few months!) Honestly, the book is even better the second time around. Erudite and superbly well-written, every sentence composed and balanced and clear. The pacing is wonderful. More poignant, more powerful. Have any of you read the book again (any so soon after your first read) ?
Amber I haven't re-read it, but am pondering it. I concluded very quickly it would benefit from a re-read, if for no other reason than because the gender is…moreI haven't re-read it, but am pondering it. I concluded very quickly it would benefit from a re-read, if for no other reason than because the gender issue can be so distracting the first time through. It took a surprising amount of effort to let go of wanting to know the biological gender of the various characters (which undoubtedly was the very point Leckie was trying to illustrate) and looking for clues in the text. And with a plot this complex, that level of distraction can really be a problem.

I'm torn on whether to immediately re-read, or go on to Book 2.(less)
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