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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
This is a SF space opera novel, part of Vorkosigan Saga, this time set almost completely on Earth (London to be precise). I’ve read it as a part of Vorkosigan Challenge at Hugo & Nebula Awards: Best Novels group.
This time Miles Vorkosigan in his guise as Admiral Naismith visits Earth chiefly to make some repairs of his Dendarii fleet after a successful, but costly in human life, operation of escaping from a military prison. Almost immediately he is interceded by a local reporter, who noted an uncanny resemblance between Barrayaran noble and mercenary leader. To put her off the truth, he on a spot (the way he have done before) concocts a story about Cetagandans creating his clone for some secret operation. The story however, soon bites him right back!
It is not too sly tongue-in-a-cheek mocking of soap opera and space series tropes that a reader may ask themselves, is the author making fun of the genre or of me? I guess the former is the case and the genre in need of a bit of mockery. Moreover, as the story progresses, there are some interesting twists and more importantly, thought!
A great installment in the series.
This time Miles Vorkosigan in his guise as Admiral Naismith visits Earth chiefly to make some repairs of his Dendarii fleet after a successful, but costly in human life, operation of escaping from a military prison. Almost immediately he is interceded by a local reporter, who noted an uncanny resemblance between Barrayaran noble and mercenary leader. To put her off the truth, he on a spot (the way he have done before) concocts a story about Cetagandans creating his clone for some secret operation. The story however, soon bites him right back!
It is not too sly tongue-in-a-cheek mocking of soap opera and space series tropes that a reader may ask themselves, is the author making fun of the genre or of me? I guess the former is the case and the genre in need of a bit of mockery. Moreover, as the story progresses, there are some interesting twists and more importantly, thought!
A great installment in the series.
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Despite all sorts of assassination attempts, this one has a slow start. I am just not interested in Miles whining about his love life. Plus, I was promised a clone, and he takes forever to show up. But once he does things get pretty interesting, lots of plots and adventure and assorted mishegas. I might take a break from these for a few books, I am starting to get burned out on Miles and his shenanigans are beginning to feel repetitive. B.
Despite all sorts of assassination attempts, this one has a slow start. I am just not interested in Miles whining about his love life. Plus, I was promised a clone, and he takes forever to show up. But once he does things get pretty interesting, lots of plots and adventure and assorted mishegas. I might take a break from these for a few books, I am starting to get burned out on Miles and his shenanigans are beginning to feel repetitive. B.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another amusing tale of Mile's adventures. In this one we have him struggling to keep his identities as Admiral Naismith and Lord Vorkosigan separate while stuck on Earth for repairs which is quite entertaining. We also meet Mark.
Another excellent instalment in one of my favourite series. Oh Miles, how I adore you. I love the humour, I love the humanity, I love the braininess, and I love the wall-to-wall adventure of it all. Super fun all around, but also super compassionate and perceptive and thoughtful.
I read the last installment about 8 years ago, so I suffered from poor memory for what had happened this far a little bit. But once I got into it it was quite fun and clever.