Bujold, Lois McMaster
Brothers In Arms
Lois McMaster Bujold
Baen Books 1989
Pb 338pgs
ISBN# 0-671-69799-4
Lieutenant Vorkosigan/Admiral Naismith or as we more commonly think of him, Miles, arrives with his Dendarii Mercenary fleet at Earth, thinking he can combine some ship refitting with some personal site seeing. Little does he realize that between Cetagandan interest and rebel Komarran intrigue, rest and relaxation is the last thing that will be on his itinerary. Fortunately for Miles he has sharp wits to rely on, though in this case, he may have his sharp wits to contend with too!
Perhaps its just me, but this Miles adventure, though still well told and
fun, came across as almost a parody of itself. Maybe the author decided to poke
some fun at her own adventurer, but where as in the past she mixed serious
issues with Miles' insanity, here the family vs. cause conflict(s) seem
under-realized and the story in general felt more cliché or rote.
A worthwhile read, but starting to wane.
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