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Комарра by Lois McMaster Bujold

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de23's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoy listening to these on audio (despite the reader sometimes changing the pronunciation of names mid-story). This story alternates viewpoints between chapters, which worked really well to advance the story and the characters (and I love hearing others' takes on Miles!).

tjwallace04's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.25

rosalindm1's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

4.0

aishoka's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

One of Bujolds best!

caitibeth's review against another edition

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5.0

There's been an accident at Komarr, the planet that has cast a long shadow over the Vorkosigan family (remember "the Butcher of Komarr" and all the hatred Aral gets, and by extension his son Miles). The Emperor sends two Imperial Auditors to investigate -- was it an accident? Sabotage? War? Miles, the junior Auditor on the case, will have to help solve the mystery while dealing with hostile locals, assassins, and the senior Auditor's niece, Ekaterin.

Another strong Miles book. I get that the political mysteries may appeal less to some readers than the Naismith capers -- the Vorkosigan saga is definitely a box of mixed chocolates, and each reader will have their favorites. But I enjoy both types, and Miles settling into his role as Auditor is nice to see, after the emotional turmoil of Memory.

Ekaterin is also a strong addition to the saga, and her story with Tien is written very sympathetically and realistically.