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stevenyenzer's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely more of a "comedy of manners" than any of the other Vorkosigan books. I didn't love it but it certainly held my interest.
mebius's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
tani's review
5.0
I had a tremendous amount of fun reading this book. It brings a whole bunch of characters from the previous books together and then sets them loose. Wacky hijinks ensue. (For example, the dinner party from Hell. I almost died!) I think that for me, this book is destined to be one of those books that you dig out when you've had a rotten day and need something to cheer you up. Definitely five stars as far as I'm concerned.
elizas's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
algae429's review against another edition
Love this series. Love seeing Miles flummoxed. Love seeing little pieces set in the beginning or in past books brought together.
ktaylor1164's review
4.0
This is 4.5 stars rounded up to 5 for pure joy. This is a lighter installment in the series that focuses on love and enterprise and relationships. It made me laugh many times and ended exactly as I'd hoped.
stephenmeansme's review against another edition
4.0
Fun and funny! A comedy of biology and manners indeed :)
mysana's review against another edition
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Fatphobia, and Ableism
Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Vomit, and Rape
welkinvault's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.75
Feeling somewhat off color, I decided to treat myself to a relisten of an old favorite. I had forgotten how much I enjoy this well written tightly plotted novel. I delighted in the depiction of Miles Vorkodigan as the (initially) haphazard romantic hero, who was trying to juggle romance, and political intrigue and machinations. This is an incredibly trans, friendly book. I do recommend it
tafadhali's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5