Cetaganda by Lois McMaster Bujold

9 hours, 18 minutes first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Description

When the Cetagandan empress dies, Miles Vorkosigan and his cousin Ivan are sent to Cetaganda for her funeral as diplomatic representatives of Barrayar. Upon arriving, the two men are inexplicably attacked by a servant of the late empress. When the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,315 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 57%
funny 50%
tense 26%
lighthearted 21%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
reflective 7%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 38%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 34% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

4.0

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