Storyline: 1/5 
 Characters: 2/5 
 Writing Style: 2/5 
 World: 1/5 
 The Imperial Radch trilogy: 
 Begins with a galactic-spanning power. Ends as an out-of-the-way confrontation far from the center of conflict. 
 Begins with a denunciation of empire. Ends with a rebuke of mean people. 
 Begins with a rare, technological, manifestation with wide-ranging implications. Ends making it simple and common. 
 Begins with a powerful and emotional motive. Ends with generic concern for friends. 
 Begins with mental illness and its effects. Ends with uniformly melodramatic characters tearfully running away from their problems. 
 Begins with a unique character and perspective. Ends transformed into a counselor whom one can go to for relationship advice. 
 Begins with millennia of ancient foes and histories. Ends with a snarky character stand-in. 
 Begins with the contemplation of alien powers beyond imagining. Ends with convoluted legal reasonings which decide the fate of humanity. 
 Begins with promise and potential. Ends monotonously and aimlessly.