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Miles in Love (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication order) omnibus #6)
by
Lois McMaster Bujold (Goodreads Author)
Two complete novels and a novella in one large volume:
Komarr Miles Vorkosigan is sent to Komarr, a planet that could be a garden with a thousand more years of terraforming; or an uninhabitable wasteland, if the terraforming project fails. The solar mirror vital to the project has been shatteredby a ship hurtling off course, and Miles Vorkossigan has been sent to find out
...moreHardcover, 448 pages
Published
February 5th 2008
by Baen
(first published February 2008)
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"This mind-melting mixture of lust and domesticity was entirely novel to him. Well, half novel; he knew how to handle lust. It was the domesticity that had ambushed his guard."High marks for Miles in Love, three off-world, romantic and suspenseful sci-fi stories.
This trilogy revolves primarily around Lord Miles Vorkosigan and his new heart-throb, a courageous widow named Ekaterin (with her 9-year-old son Nikki). Here's the skinny on each one:
1) Komarr: Miles meets Ekaterin. Solid romantic sus...more
May 29, 2010
Jon
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4 of 5 stars
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Recommended to Jon by:
Beyond Reality Book Club Series Miles Vorkosigan
Follow this link for my review of Komar. 4 stars
Follow this link for my review of A Civil Campaign 4.5-5 stars
'Winterfair Gifts' (novella) 4 stars
'Winterfair Gifts' grants us a glimpse of Vorkosigan House through the eyes of Roic, the newest member of the armsmen, infamous for his spectacular brief rescue of Dr. Borgas and his assistants in A Civil Campaign. Roic feels he failed Lord Miles then and second-guesses himself constantly. Galactic gifts and guests begin to arrive for Miles and Ekaterr...more
Follow this link for my review of A Civil Campaign 4.5-5 stars
'Winterfair Gifts' (novella) 4 stars
'Winterfair Gifts' grants us a glimpse of Vorkosigan House through the eyes of Roic, the newest member of the armsmen, infamous for his spectacular brief rescue of Dr. Borgas and his assistants in A Civil Campaign. Roic feels he failed Lord Miles then and second-guesses himself constantly. Galactic gifts and guests begin to arrive for Miles and Ekaterr...more
This omnibus is a good match, being Miles's real romance. He's had romances before, with ladies who appreciate him, but they don't want the Barrayaran baggage that comes with him.
In Komarr, Miles meets Ekaterin Vorsoisson, a woman who would be perfect, being of the Vor class and the right age, except she's married. He's on Komarr (part of the Barrayaran empire via conquest) with a fellow Lord Auditor to examine the accident that resulted in great damage to the solar array that's important to Kom...more
In Komarr, Miles meets Ekaterin Vorsoisson, a woman who would be perfect, being of the Vor class and the right age, except she's married. He's on Komarr (part of the Barrayaran empire via conquest) with a fellow Lord Auditor to examine the accident that resulted in great damage to the solar array that's important to Kom...more
This is one of five omnibus volumes incorporating most of the novels and short stories in the "Vorkosigan Saga" by Bujold. It can loosely be described as Space Opera although the series often blends genres. Often (as signaled by Miles, Mystery & Mayhem) mystery, usually action adventure, and in this one definitely romance. Not that Miles hasn't had his love interests in previous books--but here romance is more the focus, although if you're looking for romance-aisle fare, you're in the wrong...more
This one is actually two books and a short story. The first book is Komarr, where Miles meets the woman who he falls finally in love with. It's his first case as an Imperial Auditor for the Emperor and he falls rapidly into a complicated case involving mad science, embezzlement, a scheme to close a wormhole - the only one that gives access to Miles' home planet Barrayar - and a very unhappy marriage.
While not as good as the previous book, Memory, it is quite good. I'd give it 4 stars. It heads o...more
While not as good as the previous book, Memory, it is quite good. I'd give it 4 stars. It heads o...more
Rating this omnibus, that comprises the novels "Komarr" and "A Civil Campaign" and the novella "Winterfair Gifts," gave me fits. On the one hand, "Komarr" amazed me in many ways, not least of which the fact that it surpasses its remarkable predecessor "Memory," which until now had been my favorite novel in the series. "Komarr" is a gripping mystery-romance-adventure featuring a spectacularly rendered female character, a fascinating bit of political sabotage, and a many-layered mystery to unravel...more
Yes, I have read both novels and the short story that make up this compilation before. It was worth reading again, back to back, especially with the illuminating afterword. This is one of those dangerously good books. I read from half-way through book one to the end of book two in one sitting. And then I went back to re-read my favorite scenes. I love this series, now I want to re-read them all.
**Update** Re-read on my Kindle in 2011.
**Update** Re-read on my Kindle in 2011.
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This omnibus volume contains 2 novels and a novella: Komarr, A Civil Campaign,and Winterfair Gifts. Ever since I began reading the Vorkosigan series and learned of this omnibus I was excited to get to it because I'd heard that Lois McMaster Bujold used Georgette Heyer as an inspiration to write a regency era romance in space. For me that sounded about as awesome as it could get. As often happens forme with the Vorkosigan books, I was at first disappointed but find myself after just finishing the...more
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Nov 02, 2009
Carolyn
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Wonderful collection of Komarr, A Civil Campaign and the novella "Winterfair Gifts".
What Komarr lacked, A Civil Campaign completely makes up for. I was dismayed to find spoilers on the back cover of the omnibus--stupid publishers. Displaying information in one sentence that Bujold takes two novels, that would *otherwise* have been rather more suspenseful, to work up to. I felt that Komarr was okay, but definitely not as good as Memory (which might actually be the best of all the Vorkosigan novels...but i'm not done yet). I'm now very nearly finished with A Civil Campaign, and c...more
This was recommended by a patron, and I have to admit that both the front cover and the first two pages were almost enough to make me give up before I started. A little too space-tastic for me -- and who designs SF covers, anyway? Also it is really, really long.
By the time I'd given it half an hour, I was sold. Georgette Heyer in space! So fun! The patron had promised that the characters were fabulous, and I totally agree. I'm not sure if I'm willing to commit to the thousands of other pages th...more
By the time I'd given it half an hour, I was sold. Georgette Heyer in space! So fun! The patron had promised that the characters were fabulous, and I totally agree. I'm not sure if I'm willing to commit to the thousands of other pages th...more
I'm a sucker for Miles and a sucker for romance so I was happy to read this combination of the two. Of two novels and one novella that made up this book, Komarr was definitely the best, with A Civil Campaign a distant second and Winterfair Gifts an even more distant third. Although I enjoyed these stories, I doubt they would be much appreciated by anyone who wasn't already well enmeshed in the Vorkosigan saga, and I also doubt I would have appreciated them as much were I not, as I mentioned, pre...more
Komarr took awhile to get going; the plot didn't pull me in as much as Memory (odd, since Memory was hardly a plot-heavy book.) This is more than offset by brilliant writing craft. Ekaterin's fantastic: a woman finding her strength of character in a situation that is also painfully well-described. The narrative switches point of view between her and Miles; some scenes come from both perspectives. On Miles' side, I enjoyed watching him grow into his new role. Both the position itself and his appr...more
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I've read all of the Miles Vorkosigan series, but will only be reviewing this book, because frankly, now that I've read them all in a flurry, it would take forever to go back and review each one. But A Civil Campaign, which is included in this omnibus edition, is my favorite.
I love this series, because it's really a treat to be able to dig into a long series about one character, and watch the character (and writer) develop over time. It's said that any book in this series can be read as a stand...more
I love this series, because it's really a treat to be able to dig into a long series about one character, and watch the character (and writer) develop over time. It's said that any book in this series can be read as a stand...more
I really enjoyed these books.
So, this is made of two books, Komarr and A Civil Campaign. Komarr is a lovely mystery that deals with the consequences of occupation and resistance. ACC is described as 'a comedy of manners and biology', and weaves together romance, family, and interesting science-fiction social situations.
One thing I like about this duology is that we get a number of different views of female characters in romantic situations. We have Ekaterin, who is a widow recovering from an...more
So, this is made of two books, Komarr and A Civil Campaign. Komarr is a lovely mystery that deals with the consequences of occupation and resistance. ACC is described as 'a comedy of manners and biology', and weaves together romance, family, and interesting science-fiction social situations.
One thing I like about this duology is that we get a number of different views of female characters in romantic situations. We have Ekaterin, who is a widow recovering from an...more
Includes Kormarr, A Civil Campaign, and Winterfair Gifts (I think that was the title). In the continuing saga of Miles Vorkosigan, he meets a woman, falls in love, has a ridiculously complicated courtship thingy, then gets married. That's the overarching story - there's all the fun little Miles issues in the meantime. The Komarr book is decidedly more serious than the other two.
While I really enjoyed Komarr and "Winterfair Gifts," the standout of this omnibus was A Civil Campaign. WOW, what a great book!! Sharp and witty, it had me literally crying with laughter about halfway through.
Now I just have to backtrack and go through Miles Errant (omni #3) and Miles, Mutants and Microbes (omni #4).
Now I just have to backtrack and go through Miles Errant (omni #3) and Miles, Mutants and Microbes (omni #4).
A nice through-line of romance for Miles, although the end of Komarr doesn't quite dovetail with the beginning of A Civil Campaign -- the relationship loses some ground inexplicably.
I had actually read both novels and the short story before, but long enough ago not to really remember the novels, and the download was free.
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I had actually read both novels and the short story before, but long enough ago not to really remember the novels, and the download was free.
http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/24...
This contains Komarr, A Civil Campaign and the short store "Winterfair Gifts". The short story was very interesting because it was told from the perspective of Roic, Armsman for the Vorkosigans. I thought the addition of "Winterfair Gifts" was a perfect ending for this omnibus. All in all, a great set.
Komarr has always been one of my favorite books in this series and A Civil Campaign has many elements that remind me of the regency period stories of which I am so fond. Winterfair Gifts has a deep underlying sweetness and I very much enjoyed getting to know Sargeant Taura better.
Yet another highly entertaining Vorkosigan read. This is an omnibus of books 11 (Komarr) and 12 (A Civil Campaign) in the series, followed by a novella (Winterfair Gifts). Komarr and A Civil Campaign are hard to compare--I think I liked them equally, but as the author said in her afterword, they're two different kinds of stories. Komarr is more of a romantic drama and A Civil Campaign more a romantic comedy. I definitely laughed out loud while reading the latter (especially at Miles' dinner part...more
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 because I'm so thrilled to be introduced to the Vorkoverse
A Civil Campaign was my favorite, but I enjoyed them all and reviewed them separately. Together, the three are terrific, though unwieldy in hardcover!
Again, so different yet so much the same. This book made me laugh more that many others.
Miles is growing older and has moved beyond his Admiral days and while settling down, is just settling (if you know what I mean).
I found these books to be vary hard to put down.
Miles is growing older and has moved beyond his Admiral days and while settling down, is just settling (if you know what I mean).
I found these books to be vary hard to put down.
I really like Bujold's writing. She says this particular collection is a Regency romance inside a space opera. Great characters, lots of fun--and some sly votes for goodness, morality and the interplanetary way.
I loved Lois McMaster Bujold's Chalion books and heard so many great things about the Vorkosigan Saga that I was dying to read this. (Especially since it's meant to be Bujold's sci-fi homage to Georgette Heyer, one of my favorite writers.) Unfortunately, I'd also heard that you can read these books out of sequence and I think that is simply not the case. I picked up Miles in Love because it was what my library had on the shelf. I think I'd have enjoyed it MUCH more if I knew the characters and t...more
It seems every time I read something by Bujold, it sets off a binge. I first read "Komarr" at the end of a 2-week stretch of reading the entire Miles series (I was a little burned out). I loved the addition of Ekaterin. Then in "A Civil Campaign" my attendion wandered and I set the book down. Now, 3 years later, coming off "Beguilement" and "Legacy" I re-read the ombinus (in 2 days). What I love about Bujold is that she doesn't get stale, doesn't re-tread the same water, but keeps moving forward...more
At this point, I would probably read Miles Vorkosigan's grocery list - but I liked Komarr especially. I wonder how different my opinion of Miles would be if I'd started the series with Komarr? He's recognizable, but he's so adult now. Experiment: introduce someone to the series with this book.
Good, but not great. Enjoyable while you're reading it, unmemorable when you're not.
Komarr is the weaker of the two, with a mostly bland supporting cast, and lingers greatly on the internal monologues of Miles and Ekaterin.
A Civil Campaign is more entertaining, with Lord Dono spicing up the side stories a bit, two marriages, the continuing adventures of the Koudelka sisters, and a militant strategic perspective on romance that's really quite endearing.
Komarr is the weaker of the two, with a mostly bland supporting cast, and lingers greatly on the internal monologues of Miles and Ekaterin.
A Civil Campaign is more entertaining, with Lord Dono spicing up the side stories a bit, two marriages, the continuing adventures of the Koudelka sisters, and a militant strategic perspective on romance that's really quite endearing.
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One of the most respected writers in the field of speculative fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold burst on to the scene in 1986 with Shards of Honor, the first of her tremendously popular Vorkosigan Saga novels. She has received numerous accolades and prizes, including two Nebula Awards for Best Novel (Falling Free and Paladin of Souls), four Hugo Awards for Best Novel (Paladin of Souls, The Vor Game, B...more
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