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There are several things going for this novel. First, A return to a much later version of Graff Station and the quaddies. Second, a return to Cetaganda. Third, a return of our favorite hermaphrodite. The only other odd novel out that should have made a return is Ethan of Athos, or at least the first batch of interesting kiddos from that planet. Other than these bits, it may not have been the best Miles book, but it had its moments. The action picked up near the end, but the pacing wasn't exactly
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12/01/21 Notes:
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Story focused more on criminal shenanigans than character/s development. I had forgotten about how excited Miles is about becoming a dad at the beginning of the book.
Currently on Audible +
1st Audiobook Re-Read =)
Story focused more on criminal shenanigans than character/s development. I had forgotten about how excited Miles is about becoming a dad at the beginning of the book.
Imperial Auditor Miles and his wife Ekaterin just want to make it home in time to see their babies born (like most civilised people, they're opting for a replicator birth). However, enroute, Miles is asked to stop and investigate a minor incident - Barrayaran troops have apparently created quite a disruption on Graf Station. Miles' diplomatic authority should be able to calm things down.
However, once he gets there, Miles discovers a thornier problem than expected. The issue isn't just drunk-and- ...more
However, once he gets there, Miles discovers a thornier problem than expected. The issue isn't just drunk-and- ...more
“If you make it plain you like people, it's hard for them to resist liking you back.”
Um, I don't know what to say, this book is Bujold writing as Bujold, of Miles being Miles, no surprises here... don't get me wrong, I love everything Bojold have to write, I just wanted something new.
throughout this series, the character of Miles Vorkosigan grew, changed and developed, getting to know him was both a privilege and a joy. so now, after about 12 books into the series I know him inside out, upside ...more
Um, I don't know what to say, this book is Bujold writing as Bujold, of Miles being Miles, no surprises here... don't get me wrong, I love everything Bojold have to write, I just wanted something new.
throughout this series, the character of Miles Vorkosigan grew, changed and developed, getting to know him was both a privilege and a joy. so now, after about 12 books into the series I know him inside out, upside ...more
It's comfort food, really. There's nothing new in this book that hasn't been in a dozen other Vorskorigan books, but it's still written very well. it reads more like an episode of a TV series than a deep introspective piece of literature, but that's just fine. The character voices are handled well, and they feel fresh and alive.
The plot's a little slow at the beginning but picks up a breakneck speed at the end. ...more
The plot's a little slow at the beginning but picks up a breakneck speed at the end. ...more
It's a good, very action packed read with uncomplicated heroes and a great story.
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Nov 29, 2010
Patti
marked it as to-read
Jan 04, 2013
Alexp
marked it as to-read
