Komarr

A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

By: Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Komarr could be a garden with 1,000 more years' work, or an uninhabitable wasteland if the terraforming fails. Now, the solar mirror vital to the terraforming of the conquered planet has been shattered by a ship hurtling off course. The emperor of Barrayar sends his newest imperial auditor, Lord Miles Vorkosigan, to find out why.

The choice is not a popular one on Komarr, where a betrayal a generation before drenched the name of Vorkosigan in blood. Thus, the Komarrans surrounding Miles could be loyal subjects, potential hostages, innocent victims, or rebels ready for revenge.

Lies within lies, treachery within treachery - Miles is caught in a race against time to stop a plot that could exile him from Barrayar forever. His burning hope lies in an unexpected ally, one with wounds as deep and honor as beleaguered as his own.

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

©1998 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.

Critic reviews

"Bujold retains the wit, intelligence, action, and great character development that have made the Miles Vorkosigan series so superior. In Komarr she proves once again that it is possible for the latest book in a series to be as good as the first." ( Voya)
"As usual, Bujold tells a fast-moving story that combines just the right amount of action and wit as Miles continues to mature in a manner unusually complex for a series protagonist....[Bujold's] work remains among the most enjoyable and rewarding in contemporary SF." ( Publishers Weekly)

Brilliantly constructed.

This book has the best first person description of what it's like to live in a toxic marriage. It also has a fantastic scientific mystery, and just enough physical excitement.

One of Bujold's best.

Miles truly in love, what could be better?

The series just keeps getting better. I savor every minute. I almost long for ugly commutes.

Great Characters, Great Story

I have only recently discovered Bujold, and only in the context of her audiobooks, but I have found all of her works to be entertaining and sophisticated works for the genre. Komarr brings a new twist to the Miles saga, by telling half of the story from the point of view of Ekaterina, a female co-equal protagonist. Bujold's strength is no doubt her memorable and quirky characters, and here she develops not just more Miles, but a totally new character as well. And she throws in a mystery that drives the plot along very effectively. No doubt this is not her best novel, but as an audiobook, with a narrator who is totally in command of the material, this is a terrific "listen."

Great book

I've enjoyed her books and this one was the first where Miles acted as a Lord Auditor in full. I had a great time listening.

if you are looking for a great series try this one out. But start at the begining

Another Remarkable Story!

McMasters' story telling seems to improve with time. The accuracy of the details has always amazed me.
Job Well Done!

an outstanding series of sci-fi

I cannot put this series down I am listening to them obsessively. This is one of the best series I've ever read and Grover gardener's narration is sublime

My old friend Miles

It’s been some time since I finished Memory, but the moment I heard that gravely Grover Gardner introduction I was back in Lois McMaster Bujold’s fantastic universe. Komarr is a fantastic tale one part intrigue two parts romance, though romance is not my usual forte I enjoyed it thoroughly simply because Miles is a character to which one grows attached.

Both parts of this story are enjoyable. A plot which could change the political and military landscape across the universe, together with a new relationship for Miles that could burgeon into something more if he can avoid putting his foot in it.

As always Grover Gardner’s performance is flawless, his character portrayal perfectly consistent with clear distinction between all.

The vorkosigan saga goes hurtling onward!

This is the usual mix of adventure, romance, wit and intensity. In other words, it's one of Bujold's books! Highly recommended if you like space opera with a brain.

Komarr -review

I really enjoyed this audiobook. I listened to it all a second time , in order to appreciats more some of the suble interplay between characters and how they were involved in the plot.
Miles Vorkosican becomes more and more loveable as a hero as his nature and intelligence unfold. He is highly intelligent, strong, wise and insightful and has a heart much larger than himself.He as a great sense of humour too!
I felt that there was a weakness ot the story in the nature of the villans. I won't give anything away but they did not always behave as desparate angry mutineers might havedone.More and more the love story seems to be emerging as the main thread towards the end, with the other characters falling into lesser roles.
I enjoyed the sci fi setting and the imaginative methods of travel and recolonisation and the way in which the politics and issues of the time and place fitted in to this.

I Love Miles' Books!

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

I've read every book in the series, and I got my mother (who's 80) to read them, too. Fun, sweet, very well written. Komarr just pushes Miles' story along even more. READ THEM ALL!

What about Grover Gardner’s performance did you like?

He's always great.

Any additional comments?

If you haven't read Bujold's Vorkosigan series, and you love science fiction, then get them all!