Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

Barrayar

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #7

Lois McMaster Bujold with Grover Gardner (Narrator)

11 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Political intrigue, culture clash and romance make a stirring mix in this award-winning follow-up novel to the acclaimed Shards of Honor. In the wake of interplanetary war, former commander Cordelia Naismith has deserted her own planet to marr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,329 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 49%
emotional 47%
dark 27%
funny 27%
hopeful 20%
challenging 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Plot: 24% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.19

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