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Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

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slezy's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

madisonreadsbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

karinlib's review against another edition

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4.0

I have just started reading the Vorkosigan Saga this month. Barrayar is the second book I have read. I think I like this book even better than [b:Shards of Honor|531792|Shards of Honor (Vorkosigan Saga, #1)|Lois McMaster Bujold|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388212776l/531792._SY75_.jpg|9673658].

welkinvault's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Set in a vividly imagined world, this well written captivating science fiction novel delves into the complexities of politics, power, and personal relationships, and female ingenuity in a futuristic militaristic, patriarchial society.