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Title: Miles, Mystery & Mayhem by Lois McMaster Bujold, James P. Baen, Lois Bujold, James Baen ISBN: 0-7434-3618-0 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Bujold's works are art in the form of Literature
Comment: Lois is in my opinion one of the best artists in the world of literature. The way she weaves the tapestry in a combination of storyline locations and characters is like watching a magician on stage linking the rings and then cutting the woman in half and then flying off the stage to rescue the maden...wait a minute, thats what Miles(Bujold's best Character) does best.
Her books are simply must reads for any fan of Science Fiction or Fantasy.
Steve
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellant Introduction to the Vorkosigan Saga
Comment: As these are reprints, they are of little interest to those already fans and collectors of the series. However, these two novels and one novella provide a good and varied introduction.
CASTAGANDA, the first novel, is a light-hearted science-fiction/mystery with Miles and his cousin. Humor, adventure, and intrigue combine for a delightful reading experience.
ETHAN OF ATHOS is a departure in that Miles is referred to but not in the story. Homophobes may have trouble with it, because the title character is from an all-male planet based on a monastic type of life-style, a planet where women are forbidden and as a result of generations on a "men only" world are also mistrusted and misunderstood.
"Labyrinth" is a novella again featuring Miles in an adventure.
The common link here is the author's interest in synthetic birth. This theme dates back to Aldous Huxley's BRAVE NEW WORLD, but here Bujold examines the subject from three different perspectives. These are fun stories and quite recommended.
Rating: 5
Summary: Bujold has done it again!
Comment: Here's the third compilation in the Vorkosigan saga. That's right folks, it's a compilation. NOT a new book. Love it anyway! It's two novels (_Cetaganda_ and _Ethan of Athos_) and one novella (_Labyrinth_) for the price of one hardback book! For those who are just discovering the greatness of Bujold, this is the perfect addition.
_Cetaganda_ is the story of Miles and his cousin Ivan (who is the opposite of Miles - tall, yet dull-minded and despises adventures) on their trip to Cetaganda for a funeral. Of course, Miles being Miles finds himself in the center of a huge plot, which he feels he must unravel (alone, of course).
_Ethan of Athos_ is the story of Ethan of the planet Athos, an all-male planet that is akin to a monastery. Reproduction is through uterine replicators. When ovarian cultures run out, Ethan, a doctor, is sent into the wide sinful galaxy to find more. Although all he wants to do is avoid women (who spew sin), get the cultures, and get home, he winds up in espionage with a woman (what else?) as his partner.
"Labyrinth" is the tale of Miles', as Admiral Naismith, trip to Jackson's Whole to help give refuge to a dr. In the meantime, he gets mixed up in a plot of battling Houses, must save a tissue sample for the refugee, and finds himself trapped with a lascivious werewolf girl!
Overall, it's Bujold at her best, yet again! The centering theme of the three tales is the different consequences of one technology and how humanity can define itself as a result. Bujold adds humor, philosophy, and theology to make the book full of adventure and introspection. The characters are all believable, even when they get in over their heads. The writing is enjoyable, although some of the scenes required me to re-read them to fully follow what was going on.
The perfect read for those who love sci-fi, adventure, or something just plain kick arse. Even if you haven't read the other two compilations of Bujold in the Vorkosigan saga (_Cordelia's Honor_ and _Young Miles_) this book will stand alone. Bujold does a fantastic job at making the books independent on their own but also part of a larger fabric.
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Title: Miles Errant by Lois McMaster Bujold ISBN: 0743435583 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Young Miles by Lois Bujold ISBN: 0743436164 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Cordelia's Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold ISBN: 0671578286 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Memory by Bujold ISBN: 067187845X Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Diplomatic Immunity by Lois McMaster Bujold ISBN: 0743436121 Publisher: Baen Books Pub. Date: 03 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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