The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold

11 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

Miles Vorkosigan graduates from the Barrayaran Military Academy with expectations of ship command, so he is disappointed with the assignment of meteorologist to an arctic training camp. But his tenure in the snow-covered north is cut short when he...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
funny 66%
tense 30%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 19%
emotional 13%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 31% | Character: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.14

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