Memory

A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

Dying is easy. Coming back to life is hard. At least that's what Miles Vorkosigan thinks, and he should know - having done both once already.

Thanks to his quick-thinking staff and incredible artistry from a medical specialist, Miles' first death wasn't his last. But it does take some recovery, a fact he has been reluctant to admit. When he makes the mistake of returning too soon to military duty, he finds himself summoned home to face the Barrayaran security chief, Simon Illyan.

But Miles' worst nightmares about Simon Illyan are nothing compared to Illyan's own nightmares. Under suspicion himself, Miles must seek out the answers to Ilyan's nightmares or see the inevitable destruction of Imperial Security and, with it, the Empire.

Hi-fi sci-fi: listen to more in the Vorkosigan saga.

©1996 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"Science fiction at its very best!" (Rave Reviews)
"As ever with Bujold, Memory is a delight!" (Locus)
"Bujold fans of long standing will justly hail [this] as a masterpiece that contains some of her finest prose and characterization. Bujold continues to prove what marvelous genius can create out of basic space operatics." (Booklist)

Can this narrator PLEASE pick one pronunciation?

I like the stories, I just wish the narrator would stop switching back and forth every book on how to say fundamentally important things...

interesting

I don't like scifi, however this book was excellent. I'd recommend this book in a heartbeat

I love the book, but not the narrator

What made the experience of listening to Memory the most enjoyable?

It has not been enjoyable at all.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Miles - because he's Miles!

How could the performance have been better?

Get a different narrator!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

NO

Any additional comments?

I love the Vorkosigan Saga, and I was really looking forward to listening to this book. I've read the other ones in e-book format. But I just cannot bear this narrator. Something about his voice and inflections grates on my last nerve. I've listened to about 1 hour of this recording, and can't take any more. Will be returning this one, and buying the e-book.

hey let's slow way down.

this book decided to slow down significantly from the pase of some of the formor ones mostly because the life of the characters slow down. this is a significant change from the previous books. but it is still good.

My favorite so far!

Such a good book! The mystery/plot was engaging and kept me guessing, but I really liked the introspective parts, with Miles finally becoming whole and finding a true place for himself. A little bittersweet at the very end (no spoilers!), but overall this book left me with a warm feeling in my heart.

A Change for Miles and Readers Alike

So excellent. Best sci-fi series ever. Plenty of science without taking away from the fantastic characters. We’re back on Barrayar with some serious growing pains for Miles. Nice, long ending tied up all the necessary threads. Love Miles growth in this, the way the author told the story. Love her description, her way with words. Add the narrator’s skill with them, and well, it’s so good I may have to start the series over once I finish it (or at least promise myself that I can so I can don’t try to make it last so long now).

Inspiring

Having read this when released I was struck by how deep and interesting the main character had become. Listening to it 20 years later I am still very impressed with Bujold’s character. A great read enjoy!

Bujold Very Reliably Excellent

She's an excellent writer. They are well read.

best book in the series so far I really enjoyed it

best book in the series so far I really enjoyed it I hope she keeps going down this road

Enjoy.

Great book. My favourite series. Enjoy. But it seems I have to add fourteen more words to submit this review.