The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Warrior's Apprentice

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #2

Lois McMaster Bujold

11 hours, 17 minutes • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

Miles Vorkosigan makes his debut in this frenetic coming-of-age tale. At age seventeen, Miles is allowed to take the entrance exams to the elite military academy; he passes the written but manages, through miscalculation in a moment of anger, to b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,888 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
funny 67%
emotional 34%
tense 33%
lighthearted 19%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
challenging 5%
reflective 5%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 28%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 24% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.13

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