2018-06-24
An enjoyable and interesting space opera, mostly focused on the relationship between Cordelia and Aral, with most of the plot occurring as exposition.
There were some nice details and story developments, but nothing particularly insightful or profound, which was a surprise considering the reputation of this series.
It lost a star for the sexual threat scene, which seemed more like a gratuitous author fantasy than a character experience.
Anyway, I’ll continue onto Barrayar and see what that’s like.
EDIT: Have added a star back, because read alongside Barrayar it really is just the first half of a cracking story.
Rating: 4/5