fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

336 pages | first published 1991

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Cordelia Naismith had married a simple retired soldier. Now pregnant with their first child, she expected a peaceful country life with Aral Vorkosigan and their children. Instead, dying Emperor Ezar Vorbarra appointed Aral to rule Barrayar until P...
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Summary of 1536 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 41%
tense 41%
funny 29%
hopeful 19%
dark 15%
mysterious 9%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 26%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 21% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.21

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