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I first read these in internal chronological order, and when I got to this one I was disappointed in the switch in protagonists from Cordelia to Miles - the story felt a bit juvenile. I persevered, and Miles grew on me, as he does most people.
On the second read, I still feel that the setup is a little weak. That first big step that Miles takes on Beta Colony is far-fetched: leaping into a jump-pilot’s troubles after overhearing a random conversation. Once the action gets started, though, the res ...more
On the second read, I still feel that the setup is a little weak. That first big step that Miles takes on Beta Colony is far-fetched: leaping into a jump-pilot’s troubles after overhearing a random conversation. Once the action gets started, though, the res ...more
Ah, I really enjoy this series, I like Miles Vorkosigan a lot. I am happy that I read Cordelia's honor first, it really gives a nice background on Miles as well as all the other characters.
While this may not be high-end lit, I have to say it seems to me, to be high end space opera, lol if there is such a catagory. It is a guilty pleasure to read, pure escapism at its best. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book to see what happens to Miles next.
Another great plus to reading this series ...more
While this may not be high-end lit, I have to say it seems to me, to be high end space opera, lol if there is such a catagory. It is a guilty pleasure to read, pure escapism at its best. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book to see what happens to Miles next.
Another great plus to reading this series ...more
Excellent! I've read this book once before and absolutely loved it. Good writing, good pace, enjoyable characters.
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Nov 14, 2007
Violaceous
marked it as to-read
Feb 11, 2008
Reads with Scotch
marked it as to-read
May 09, 2008
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Aug 03, 2008
Kenneth
rated it
it was amazing
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