Cryoburn: A Miles Vorkosigan Adventure

After a very long time how wonderful to have more Miles! LMB certainly hasn't lost her touch, and once again Mr. Gardener delivers an excellent performance. A top notch addition to the Vorkosigan collection.

If you are new to the Vorkosigan series, you may want to start with Shards of Honor or The warriors apprentice.

Lois McMaster Bujold yet again masterfully crafts a story that is both delightful and entertaining as well as profound and contemplative, and Grover Gardner delivers his usual brilliant performance. As the title alludes, Cryoburn deals not only with Miles' life post cryo revival, but humanity's drive to cheat death, to find the cure for old age, the fountain of youth, to live forever. But would that really be the cure society dreams it could be? Armsman Roic accompanies Lord Miles Vorkosigan on his adventures on Kibou-Daini, and if you're a fan of the series, you can also find out what happened with Emperor Gregor and Laisa, Mark and Kareen, the Duronas group, Sergeant Taura, and Lady Cordelia and Count Aral Vorkosigan. And yes, I cried at the end.

Lois is in top form returning to Miles' adventures. The theme of yearning for immortality underlies both the main story and Miles personal concerns.And Lois manages some very touching moments using her unflinching ability to let small tragedies happen around Miles. She also continues one of the strengths of the Vorkosigan series-- an exploration of the maturation of an individual. Seeing Miles facing the concerns of a family man in early middle is an engaging element of the story. Well done! Finally, the Grover Gardner is one of Blackstone's best readers, which made listening a pleasure.

Miles is back....I was absorb. I love it!!!! I was introduced to a whole new side of Miles- Daddy Miles. Although from a distance. I love the Miles universe and HOPE there is more to come! Unexpected ending, yet a whole new era for Miles and family to grow into!!! Enjoy : )

The author at her brilliant best.
Superbly narrated.
Some other narrators please take note; this guy has at least a passing acquaintance with punctuation.

I have checked every time I log on to this site for a new book from Lois and when i saw that it had finally happened I bought it right away. I agree with another review that it wasn't as gripping as some of her stories have been but it is still a wonderful story. The surprise at the end was totally unexpected and I being a guy will admit that I got chocked up and shed a few tears. I hope that Lois doesn't make us wait another 9 year for the next story. If you are new to this series I agree with others Start with Shards Of Honor or Warriors Apr, You will be sucked in and will never escape Lois attraction,

This is one of my favorite Miles stories, in a series that has been re-read and re- listened countless time. I too shed a tear or two and had to listen to the ending a couple of times as if connecting with real folk remembering... Will be enjoyed again!

I am in awe of Bujold's ability to start a story in the middle and bring all the threads to a satisfactory finish. A most grown up finish that brought a tear to the eye. 5 drabbles in a row to tie it all off, brilliant! Mr Gardner's narration is marvellous as it has been for the other Mile's adventures.

This is another great book in a great series with excellent narration. Bujold is a master of the genre, with excellent character development, both in giving vivid personalities to minor players, and in allowing the protagonists to grow and change. The stories have some action and humor, but also illuminate the politics, history, prejudices, and predilections of the various societies in the Miles universe. Cryoburn is also quite interesting and thought provoking. The Miles series is one of the best, and this is one of the best books in the series.

I enjoyed the plot, loved the character development, and applauded the way Miles, yet again, turns a society on its ear by simply being Miles. His intention is always to get his job done and get home but he always manages to utterly transform the lives of the people he interacts with. While not the best of the series it was very enjoyable and very moving. I highly recommend the newest of the adventures but also suggest you get familiar with the earlier episodes before listening to this one. Grover Gardner did an excellent job presenting the material and actually seems to enjoy the read.