Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold

Barrayar

Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #7

Lois McMaster Bujold

336 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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Cordelia Naismith had married a simple retired soldier. Now pregnant with their first child, she expected a peaceful country life with Aral Vorkosigan and their children. Instead, dying Emperor Ezar Vorbarra appointed Aral to rule Barrayar until P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
tense 50%
emotional 47%
dark 27%
funny 26%
hopeful 20%
challenging 15%
reflective 10%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 25%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 23% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

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