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Miles Vorkosigan (going by Miles Naismith during most of this story) is an adolescent of long noble lineage, short stature, and a bone disease. He has galloping hormones that are outstripped by his ingenuity, capacity for risk, and sheer inventiveness.
Lois McMaster Bujold has written a rollicking tale with more than its share of lucky coincidences, yet it is a layered tale of characters trying to define or redefine themselves, of characters exceeding the expectations of others, of characters dea ...more
Lois McMaster Bujold has written a rollicking tale with more than its share of lucky coincidences, yet it is a layered tale of characters trying to define or redefine themselves, of characters exceeding the expectations of others, of characters dea ...more
Best one so far. We are introduced to Miles in this book (well the adult Miles). He is quite unique in the science fiction protagonist category. Kind of a hero / anti hero, he doesn't solve his problems by his fist but with his wits. However he uses his fist when necessary, but not with you typical science fiction action tale's results.
This is a series and has all the feel of a continuing adventure. But no real cliffhanger here. Looking forward to continuing on through the series. ...more
This is a series and has all the feel of a continuing adventure. But no real cliffhanger here. Looking forward to continuing on through the series. ...more
Miles VorKosigan fails to get into miltary school due to failing the physical test because ofhis brittle bones. He visits his maternal grandmother on Beta colony and proceeds to get himself in to trouble.
The book is all about the adventures he gets into from deciding to buy a cargo ship to save the pilot and transport a load of goods to a war torn planet.
The book is really good because Miles is not your typical hero. He is not a pyhysical specimen due to a prenatal injury.
His quick brain gets hi ...more
The book is all about the adventures he gets into from deciding to buy a cargo ship to save the pilot and transport a load of goods to a war torn planet.
The book is really good because Miles is not your typical hero. He is not a pyhysical specimen due to a prenatal injury.
His quick brain gets hi ...more
This is the first novel included in Young Miles. I've read it three times now and loved it every time, but I keep forgetting I've read it and losing track of which Vorkosigan books I have yet to read. I think these books about Miles' youth are some of my favorite.
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To be read third in the series.
I wish I could recall more details from the first two books! I think this series has so many layers which are only really seen cohesively when you read them all in one hit.
Nov 19, 2009
Shellie (Layers of Thought)
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