fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious fast-paced

302 pages | first published 1995

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The latest installment in the adventures of Miles Vorkosigan. Miles and Cousin Ivan travel to Cetaganda to play the part of sprigs of nobility doing their diplomatic duty. But when the Empress of Cetaganda dies naturally, and her lifelong attendan...
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Summary of 1077 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 56%
funny 44%
tense 36%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 64% | A mix: 35%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.0

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