324 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cordelia Vorkosigan's plans for a peaceful married life (after all the bloodshed and trials recounted in SHARDS OF HONOR) are shattered when a poison gas attack, intended for her husband Aral, leaves her ill and her unborn child damaged. Resisting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,592 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
tense 40%
funny 29%
hopeful 21%
dark 17%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Ableism, Death, SexismModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Medical contentMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion324 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Cordelia Vorkosigan's plans for a peaceful married life (after all the bloodshed and trials recounted in SHARDS OF HONOR) are shattered when a poison gas attack, intended for her husband Aral, leaves her ill and her unborn child damaged. Resisting...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,592 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
tense 40%
funny 29%
hopeful 21%
dark 17%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 5%
sad 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, SexismModerate
Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Medical contentMinor
Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion