Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

Barrayar

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #7

Lois McMaster Bujold

297 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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On opposing sides, Captain Cordelia Naismith and Admiral Lord Aral Vorkosigan marry and live in aristocratic splendor on his home planet Barrayar. Cordelia agrees with the dying old emperor that the Empire would be better if Aral would serve, but ...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
tense 49%
emotional 48%
dark 26%
funny 26%
hopeful 20%
challenging 14%
reflective 11%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Plot: 24% | Character: 13%

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: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.19

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