A Desolation Called Peace
by Arkady Martine
Taste attributes: science fictionpoliticalmonster/alien/supernaturalgay/lesbianfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatesurrealbig & variedfish out of water/culture clashunlikely connectionssolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly science-fiction novel that is original, sweeping and surreal. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: surreal · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.6 / 5
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About This Book
Sequel to A Memory Called Empire. An alien armada lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is running out of options. In a desperate attempt at diplomacy with the mysterious invaders, the fleet captain has sent for a diplomatic envoy.
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- Arkady Martine
- Published
- 2021
- Pages
- 496
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