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| Title | : | The Vor Game (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #6) |
| Author | : | Lois McMaster Bujold |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 346 pages |
| Published | : | April 30th 2002 by Baen Books (first published January 1st 1990) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Space. Space Opera. Fiction |
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A buddy read with Choko and Maria. Miles Vorkosigan graduated from the Military Academy despite his handicap. He hoped for a decent assignment, but his superiors thought he had an insubordination problem, so they decided a good way to fix it is to assign him to a remote place which in this case happened to be a military base on an island in the middle of nowhere, far in the north (read - cold).
First thing Miles did upon arriving was to insult the base Commander - albeit unintentionally. To be fair the Commander happened to be a real despot even by Barrayan standards, so Miles could not remain neutral for long.
Miles' adventures on the island constitute a story called Weatherman that was later incorporated in this novel - word by word.
The excitement started when the guy was removed from the base. Sufficient to say he ended up saving a couple of planets (including his own) and preventing a couple of wars. He ended up literally in the middle of the excitement without even trying, but getting beaten a lot in the process. My buddy readers mentioned that Miles' immediate superior officer can kiss their career good-by and I completely agree. Superior officers tend to end up trying - and failing - to clean up the mess the guy leaves in his wake.
The novel won a Hugo Award for Best Novel at the time when good writing and plot were more important than political leaning. To make a long story short the novel is good. Speaking about character development: Miles does first and foremost. I like the way the Barrayan Emperor was shown; unlike his previous appearance he behaved like a human being. Space battles, behind-the-scenes manipulations, people of the future with real human emotions and hopes, Miles overcoming yet another seemingly hopeless situation using just his head, good writing - what else a book need to be called good? Nothing; thus 4-star rating.Be Specific About Books Supposing The Vor Game (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #6)
| Original Title: | The Vor Game |
| ISBN: | 0671720147 (ISBN13: 9780671720148) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #6, Vorkosigan Saga (Chronological) #5 |
| Characters: | Miles Vorkosigan |
| Literary Awards: | Hugo Award for Best Novel (1991), Seiun Award 星雲賞 Nominee for Best Overseas Novel (1997) |
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Ratings: 4.28 From 19929 Users | 744 ReviewsPiece About Books The Vor Game (Vorkosigan Saga (Publication Order) #6)
Super enjoyable just as the previous books have been. I like the way Miles raises up the people around him. The people who don't appreciate him generally have outdated notions of value and the idea that dues need to be paid before advancement is awarded. That's a common occurrence and completely disheartening if you've ever been the target of it.Gregor was finally given an opportunity to develop into a character with personality. One of my favourite things about him, and Miles, and the circleYoung Miles is back. Hes completed his training at the Academy and hes hoping to get posted on a space battleship. But Miles has a problem with subordination and to prove he is worthy to serve he is required by his superiors to demonstrate he can do just that ie serve - in some backwater Arctic station for six months.So then Miles serves out his time in humility before being assigned to the pride of the Barrayan fleet The Prince Serg and.....yeah that didnt happen. That would be totally boring.
The Vor Game: Another madcap Miles adventureThis was another fast-paced, well-balanced, and very enjoyable adventure centering on Miles, his cousin Ivan, the Dendarii mercenaries, some very villainous villains (including a very clever and calculating femme fatale), and even young Emperor Gregor thrown into the mix. Once again Miles finds himself stumbling from one disastrous situation to another, always managing to squeak by his wits alone, knowing how to manipulate and outsmart rather than
Very good. But your most insidious chronic problem is in the area of . . . how shall I put this precisely . . . subordination. You argue too much. No, I dont, Miles began indignantly, then shut his mouth.Ah, another visit with Miles Vorkosigan/Naismith! That incredible bundle of energy, that intellect struggling to slow down to regular human speed. His problems with being the smartest guy in the room, but with physical limitations.In many ways, Miles is like a jazz musicianhe knows strategy (the
This is my fav Miles so far. (I think I might be saying this after every book!) I thought there was a good mix between action and political intrigue, humour and poignancy, and a standalone plot if you wanted to read this out of order but still the forward momentum of the overarching series plot and formation of the characters.The books beginning sequences were fantastic. Miless first posting after graduating from military academy is at an isolated outpost at Barrayars arctic circle. He is sent
This time Miles gets sent to (the Barrayian version of) a Siberian training base to see if he can't figure out that whole being a subordinate thing . . . because he's gotta learn to obey if he's ever gonna live the dream of serving on a starship, but what's a tiny-brittle-boned-hunch-backed-hyperactive-genius supposed to do when his commanding officer is on the verge of committing mass-murder (and creating a political disaster that could undermine his father's hard won carefully balanced
Incredible follow up to The Warrior's Apprentice. Miles is back in action.I am starting to realize Lois McMaster is a genius and she does no wrong.Love this as much as previous books and look forward to continue.
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