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Brothers in Arms (1989)

by Lois McMaster Bujold

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Series: Vorkosigan: Publication Order (5), Vorkosigan: Chronological Order (9)

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Lead by Admiral Naismith (a.k.a. Lord Miles Vorkosigan), the Dendarii Mercenaries have pulled off the daring interspace rescue of an entire Cetagandan POW camp. But they have made some deadly enemies. Having finally outrun the infuriated Cetagandans, the Dendarii arrive on Earth for battle, shuttle repair, and a well deserved rest. But Miles realizes he's in trouble again. First the Mercenaries' payroll doesn't arrive on time, and then someone tries to murder him. Now Miles must juggle both his identities at once to unravel the complicated plot against him -- and to reveal an unexpected ally. Just who is trying to assassinate which of his personas, and why?… (more)
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DNF'd: Characterization is solid, but world-building is too light for my taste. ( )
  quantum.alex | Jan 27, 2024 |
2021 reread via audiobook narrated by Grover Gardner
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Miles visits Earth! ( )
  leslie.98 | Jun 27, 2023 |
Reread for the nth time. The plot is a glorious tangled mess and it all comes together beautifully. If you are into mistaken identity and comedies of errors, this is gold. Also a good precursor to Memory because we start to see how Miles' conflicting identities are affecting him.

The cover is absurd and kitschy, as are most of the covers for this series, and now I'm thinking about how I would design it. ( )
  caedocyon | May 8, 2023 |
The type of bipolar I have and the type of bipolar Miles has are mostly very different (for one thing I'm type II) but: Miles manic on fast-penta compulsively reciting all the Shakespeare he can remember is exactly how I behave when I'm on an upswing. Accordingly I think this is an incredible book.

generally I can read these without going "ok but empire is very bad though" the whole time but the plot of this one -- the literal putting-down of a rebellion -- made that a lot harder. Like man I dunno. I would hate it if the Barrayaran empire were to conquer my people. I would probably want to fight for our freedom! And all the business about "why can the older generation not understand that the young people LIKE assimilating to the conquering culture" Ok. I'm sure they do
  hapax_l | Mar 20, 2023 |
My first Vorkosigan read. Why did I wait so long to try this series? A fun space opera romp even if it did take place on Earth. Started here because it's the one they had on disk at the library but I went back and got the first one. So I'm ready to suck down the whole series. Anyone who's read this will know I just love Miles. What a great character. I listened to this and the narrator wasn't the best I've ever heard but he did okay. ( )
  Luziadovalongo | Jul 14, 2022 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Bujold, Lois McMasterprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Beekman, DougCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Caldwell, ClydeCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Gardner, GroverNarratorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Gutierrez, AlanCover artistsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Lewis, AnthonyEditorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Melcher, JeffForewordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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Lead by Admiral Naismith (a.k.a. Lord Miles Vorkosigan), the Dendarii Mercenaries have pulled off the daring interspace rescue of an entire Cetagandan POW camp. But they have made some deadly enemies. Having finally outrun the infuriated Cetagandans, the Dendarii arrive on Earth for battle, shuttle repair, and a well deserved rest. But Miles realizes he's in trouble again. First the Mercenaries' payroll doesn't arrive on time, and then someone tries to murder him. Now Miles must juggle both his identities at once to unravel the complicated plot against him -- and to reveal an unexpected ally. Just who is trying to assassinate which of his personas, and why?

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