11 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433231988
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
Political intrigue, culture clash and romance make a stirring mix in this award-winning follow-up novel to the acclaimed Shards of Honor. In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,820 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
funny 27%
hopeful 23%
dark 22%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Ableism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Medical content, Pregnancy, BiphobiaMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion11 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781433231988
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Publication date: 01 December 2009
Description
Political intrigue, culture clash and romance make a stirring mix in this award-winning follow-up novel to the acclaimed Shards of Honor. In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marr...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,820 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
funny 27%
hopeful 23%
dark 22%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Medical content, Pregnancy, BiphobiaMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion