This was a long book that I struggle to get through as it took me months to finish reading this book. The first look had intrigued me so I wanted to win a copy and review it. Thanks for the review copy. I have had friends read this book too and they also struggled with the length. Lots of passive characters which I do not enjoy all that much. Some characters I liked. I am picky about science fiction. Some of this seemed above my head so another reason I struggled. The struggles of the characters were relatable to me, and to my friends. I recommend this book to very patient readers who have plenty of time to read and absorb this book and not feel frustrated with the book like I felt. The balancing act between freedom, equality, and merit were definitely explored, fought over, and debated. Thanks again for the review copy I greatly appreciated it.