389 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671720834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Baen Books
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Believing her warship days are over after she defeats the Barrayaran militarists and marries their leader, former commander Cordelia Naismith is astounded by the role her unborn son will play in a world on the brink of civil war.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,827 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
funny 27%
hopeful 23%
dark 22%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Medical content, Pregnancy, BiphobiaMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion389 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780671720834
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Baen Books
Publication date: 01 January 1991
Description
Believing her warship days are over after she defeats the Barrayaran militarists and marries their leader, former commander Cordelia Naismith is astounded by the role her unborn son will play in a world on the brink of civil war.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,827 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
tense 43%
funny 27%
hopeful 23%
dark 22%
challenging 12%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Plot: 20% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, ViolenceModerate
Medical content, Pregnancy, BiphobiaMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion