A Memory Called Empire

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Arkady Martine

Winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best NovelA Locus, and Nebula Award nominee for 2019An NPR Favorite Book of 2019An Esquire Best Sci-Fi Book of All TimeA Guardian Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2019 and “Not the Booker Prize” NomineeA Goodreads Biggest SFF Book of 2019 and Choice Awards Nominee"A Memory Called Empire perfectly balances action and intrigue with matters of empire and identity. All around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it."—Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary JusticeAmbassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident—or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court.Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion—all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret—one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life—or rescue it from annihilation.Arkady Martine's debut novel A Memory Called Empire is a fascinating space opera and an interstellar mystery adventure."The most thrilling ride ever. This book has everything I love."—Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the SkyAlso by Arkady Martine:A Desolation Called PeaceRose/HouseAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Outer Space

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Author

Arkady Martine

Pages

320

Publisher

Tor Publishing Group

Published Date

2019-03-26

ISBN

1250186455 9781250186454

Ratings

Google: 4

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"Amazing."

Jennifer

"Couldn't put this book down - a space opera murder mystery. No wonder why it won the 2020 Hugo award. Highly recommended! "

Wei Liu

"My ongoing struggle to find well written and excellently executed character-bases sci-fi makes the gems I do run across that much more lovely, and this one is no exception. I won't say I loved the politics, cause I didn't, but the characters are all incredible and brilliantly flawed and human even as many of them are actually intuitively alien, and I will happily accept the politics if it means I can get more unwilling politicians like these."

Maren L

""A Memory Called Empire" is an intriguing and thought-provoking science fiction novel that earns a solid four stars from me. Arkady Martine's world-building and intricate political intrigue are impressive, creating a complex and immersive future universe. The story's protagonist, Mahit Dzmare, is a compelling character, and the exploration of identity and cultural conflict is thoughtfully done. While the pacing is occasionally slow, the richly detailed setting and the exploration of power dynamics more than make up for it. If you enjoy cerebral and political science fiction, this book is well worth a read."

Harold Hieronymus

""A Memory Called Empire" is a compelling science fiction novel that has received high praise. The book won the 2020 Hugo Award for Best Novel The story follows Ambassador Mahit Dzmare as she navigates the Teixcalaanli Empire's political intrigue and seeks the truth in a war of lies. The writing style has been described as clunky by some readers, but the book has been lauded for its compelling narrative and world-building. One reader's favorite fiction book of the year was "A Memory Called Empire". Overall, the novel offers a captivating and immersive experience, making it a must-read for fans of the science fiction genre."

Harold Hieronymus

"anyone read this one? i’m having mixed feelings on the romantic relationships and would love to hear other peoples thoughts. i felt like the shared memories maybe complicated the relationships in a way i didn’t really love. "

whiskyjay

"BRUH okay it wasn’t like a new favorite but there was so much here that I loved. I needed a sci-fi fix as well so that may have been it but all the stuff with language…ugh just awesome"

James b

"There was so much to love in this book! It had murder, beautiful world building, and fascinating political intrigue. Really, it was just shy of perfect!<br/><br/>I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and the twists and turns in the story, but the real appeal to me the cultural elements of the civilization. The author was clearly well versed in what she was writing, and it came out in the best way. Plus the poetry elements and general writing style were amazing. I tried to savor as much as I could, even though I was dying to know what happened!<br/><br/>I read this for a book club, and we had the most wonderful discussions regarding the story elements and setting. I highly, highly recommend, and it’s definitely the kind of book that deserves to be discussed at length!"

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Allie Peduto

"Absolutely thrilling! Action-packed political drama meets sci-fi in a way that keeps you on the edge of you seat. Each character has agency and fully realized motivations. The author impresses the beauty of poetry and rhetoric upon the reader, however unfamiliar they may be. Already one of my favorites for the year! #science_fiction #drama #scifi #scifi_and_fantasy #politics "