Second read through because I noticed I forgot a lot when reading Revenant Gun. Second round through the technology and social structure is a lot less puzzling but still strange enough to give me the creeps. I wish there were more descriptions of the exotic effect weaponry, but what we have is haunting.

The psychologic horror in the various characters behaviour and motivations give the book a very dystopic feel, while it is contrasted by beauty of cultural elements.

If you like the Imperial Ratch by Ann Lackir or A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine this book is definitely for you.