Phoebe S. (phoebeshen) reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Excellent space opera/science fiction. While not written first, the events chronologically are the first of the Miles Vorkosigan saga, describing some of his parents' exploits. Bujold is a great writer; the books are fast-paced, but have some thoughtful examinations of culture and relationships throughout. Very enjoyable.
Helpful Score: 3
This novel contains the first two books in the Miles Vorkosigan series ("Shards of Honor" and "Barrayar"), about how Miles' parents Cordelia Naismith and Aral Vorkosigan met, and describes the events leading up to the birth of Miles.
If you like your sci-fi with a dollop of humor, romance and swashbucking adventure, look no further.
If you like your sci-fi with a dollop of humor, romance and swashbucking adventure, look no further.
Kari (deltatiger) reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 74 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is the beginning of the Vorkorsigan cycle. Originally published as two separate books Shards of Honor and Barrayar, but definitely much better as a single book than two. Brilliant work by Bujold, as usual. Highly recommended!
Judy H. (Judyh) -
Helpful Score: 1
This is the beginning of the Barrayar series of books about Miles Vorkosigan. We devoured each one and couldn't wait to get the next. Very likeable and compelling characters and a fully developed society and universe. Romping space opera, drama, and enough science to keep it interesting. One of our favorite series of all time.
Helpful Score: 1
Lois McMaster Bujold creates wonderful, dimensional characters and stories full of political intrigue and complex plots. This book is science fiction, part of a series of books on the Vorkosigan family. It is comprised of two parts: "Shards of Honor" and "Barrayar". It is the story of Miles Vorkosigan's parents and Miles' infancy. See if you don't end up reading more than a few of the titles in the series!
