Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold

319 pages first pub 1995 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

Miles Vorkosigan and his cousin Ivan are sent on a diplomatic mission to the court of the Cetagandan Empire, Barrayar's former enemy. This sophisticated, genetically advanced but in many ways alien society both fascinates and repels, and when the ...

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Moods

adventurous 85%
mysterious 56%
funny 47%
tense 29%
lighthearted 25%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
reflective 6%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 41%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 35% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 29%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

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