The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Warrior's Apprentice

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #2

Lois McMaster Bujold

315 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

How can you accidentally end up as Admiral of a mercenary fleet? It all started for Miles Vorkosigan, when he failed the physical test, and lost his chance to join the Barrayaran Military Academy. He takes semi-legal possession of a jumpship and t...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
funny 75%
emotional 37%
tense 36%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 6%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 3%
challenging 1%
reflective 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 34% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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