Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

392 pages first pub 1991 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction

Community Reviews Summary of 1,872 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 46%
tense 44%
funny 30%
dark 24%
hopeful 24%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 8%
sad 7%
mysterious 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 24%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Plot: 19% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.2

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