A Memory Called Empire
by Arkady Martine
Taste attributes: science fictionpoliticalmysteryrobots/ai/spaceslowfresh & originalheavyimaginaryintricatelinearglossysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunlikely connectionsdeep rivalry
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and fresh: an intricate science-fiction novel, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
Won the 2020 Hugo for Best Novel. Ambassador Mahit Dzmare is posted far from her mining station home, to the Empire's glorious capital. Yet when she arrives, she discovers her predecessor was murdered. But no-one will admit his death wasn't accidental - and she might be next. Mahit must navigate the capital's deadly halls of power, while hunting the killer.
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- Arkady Martine
- Published
- 2019
- Pages
- 464
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