The Mountains of Mourning-A Miles Vorkosigan Hugo and Nebula Winning Novella by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Mountains of Mourning-A Miles Vorkosigan Hugo and Nebula Winning Novella

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #5.1

Lois McMaster Bujold

102 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

While being a space-faring empire, Barrayar still harbors deep-rooted prejudices and superstitions, including those against "mutants." *** When a Dendarii hill-woman comes before Aral Vorkosigan seeking justice for the murder of her infant baby wh...

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Moods

emotional 55%
reflective 45%
dark 40%
adventurous 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 30%
mysterious 30%
challenging 25%
inspiring 15%
funny 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 42% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.17

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