The Mountains of Mourning by Lois McMaster Bujold

The Mountains of Mourning

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #5.1

Lois McMaster Bujold

112 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

[A Miles Vorkosigan Story] Twenty year old Ensign Miles Vorkosigan plays detective in a murder case, and tests the balance of power as a member of the Barrayaran nobility. [Publisher's Note: The Mountains of Mourning was originally published as a ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
dark 42%
hopeful 42%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 35%
challenging 35%
reflective 35%
sad 35%
inspiring 21%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 42%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.17

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...