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Recommended often in comments on The Toast, I am making time to check out Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga, a character-driven sci-fi series. This is her first novel, and I was prepared for it to be rough, but it was sophisticated and packed a lot into its story. I think it's the only military sci-fi I've read where one of the main storylines deals with the rape of female prisoners of war, from the point of view of a female protagonist.
This is also a romance, although it's pretty backgrounded. It's als ...more
This is also a romance, although it's pretty backgrounded. It's als ...more
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I am still seeking out series to read, and having enjoyed the author's fantasy books, decided to try out this sci-fi series of hers, which has a billion books. I liked this one a lot; it’s about a thirty-something scientist, commander of a mission to do scientific research on a planet, and what happens when she encounters a man from a much more militaristic society. I enjoyed both these characters and their interactions, lots of humor and adventure to be h ...more
I am still seeking out series to read, and having enjoyed the author's fantasy books, decided to try out this sci-fi series of hers, which has a billion books. I liked this one a lot; it’s about a thirty-something scientist, commander of a mission to do scientific research on a planet, and what happens when she encounters a man from a much more militaristic society. I enjoyed both these characters and their interactions, lots of humor and adventure to be h ...more
It's funny, I've read this book before but only remembered the first plot arc of this novel, the one where Cordelia and Aral are stranded on a hostile planet together and have to survive. The second half has politics and intrigue more typical on the latter Vorkosigan series. It definitely needs a trigger warning for sexual assault and attempted rape, but I still enjoyed it despite not remembering about that part. Cordelia and Aral are very charming separately and together. I especially enjoyed t
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I love the Vorkosigan Saga. They are fun, lighthearted space operas with interesting things to say about humanity and the ways in which we interact. The first two books in the series (Shards of Honor and Barrayar) are among my favorites because of the main character, Cordelia Naismith. She is strong, kind, stubborn, loving, and a wonderful example of how female characters in sci-fi can be kick-ass without losing depth of character. A delightful romp!
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Audiobook version on a reread. This book holds up so well.
Slightly dated, but I liked it!
Aug 10, 2014
Pip
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it was amazing
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