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Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2)
Cordelia's Honor - Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2
Author: Lois McMaster Bujold
This book is comprised of two parts, Shards of Honor and Barrayar. Together they form the continuous story following the life of Cordelia Vorkosigan nee Naismith from the day she met her then-enemy Lord Aral Vorgosigan through the boyhood of her son Miles. Barrayar won the Hugo Award for best science fiction novel of the year. — In her fir...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671877491
ISBN-10: 0671877496
Publication Date: 11/1/1996
Pages: 496
Rating:
  • Currently 4.7/5 Stars.
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4.7 stars, based on 20 ratings
Publisher: Baen
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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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.
Gashlycrumb avatar reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on
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.
deltatiger avatar 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!
Judyh avatar reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 229 more book reviews
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.
Aliboo avatar reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 11 more book reviews
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!
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Jerseygirltoo avatar reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 455 more book reviews
5 stars. Just so, so excellent on every level. It should appeal to anyone who likes alien planets, futuristic world-building, romance, and swashbuckling adventure, or just plain great writing.
reviewed Cordelia's Honor (Cordelia Naismith, Bks 1 and 2) on + 10 more book reviews
This was a wonderful introduction into Miles' world. I loved the characters of Aral and Cordelia. Their stories were weaved together carefully and cleverly.
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This book is the duology prequel to the Miles Vorkosigan sage and is not to be missed. It sets up so much and is a great combination of humor and uncomfortable reading. One of my desert island collection, so to speak. (And this is my second or maybe even third copy of it as I have lent out at least one that never came home.)


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