ScoLgo
1/28/2014
3.25 Stars
This was my first Bujold book and I found it to be a good debut novel.
I like that she writes interesting characters and imbues them with human complications that make me want to learn more about their situations. I also enjoyed Bujold's exploration of bigotry and group-think. The final scene where bodies were being located and identified in the aftermath of battle was both poignant and heart-rending.
One thing I did not like was the way Aral and Cordelia's relationship fell into place. There were not many events that really hammered home for me why they fell for each other so deeply and so quickly. I wish Bujold had written more detail into that aspect of the story.
To continue the adventure, (and check another book off my hugo list!), I will be reading 'Barrayar' soon.