Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

Barrayar

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #7

Lois McMaster Bujold with Grover Gardner (Narrator)

11 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous slow-paced

Description

Political intrigue, culture clash and romance make a stirring mix in this award-winning follow-up novel to the acclaimed Shards of Honor. In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marr...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 42%
tense 40%
funny 29%
hopeful 21%
dark 17%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 28%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 21% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

4.2

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