The Warrior's Apprentice

A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

De: Lois McMaster Bujold

Narrado por: Grover Gardner

Miles Vorkosigan makes his debut in this frenetic coming-of-age tale. At age 17, Miles is allowed to take the entrance exams to the elite military academy; he passes the written but manages, through miscalculation in a moment of anger, to break both his legs on the obstacle course, washing out before he begins. His aged grandfather dies in his sleep shortly after, for which Miles blames himself. Miles is sent to visit his grandmother Naismith on distant Beta Colony, accompanied by his bodyguard, Sergeant Bothari and Bothari's daughter, Elena. Miles passes himself off as a mercenary leader as he picks up a ragtag crew, and soon Miles' father Aral is under political attack back home as garbled rumors of Miles' mercenary operations trickle back. Miles must abandon his new fleet and dash back to Barrayar to stop the plot.©1986 Lois McMaster Bujold (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The pace is breathless, the characterization thoughtful and emotionally powerful....Highly recommended." (Booklist)

Engaging, plot driven story

Any additional comments?

The performer's voice takes a little getting used to, but I came to like it after a while. This isn't a particularly deep book, but it's engaging and kept my interest.

Miles Vorkosigan! 10 stars

Miles manages to accidentally build a fleet of mercenaries. Narrated by Grover Gardner, and narrated really well. Not only does he voice the characters well, but he brings the droll humor and sarcasm to life that the author pens so well. Well worth a credit and your time. Don't miss this series.

My favorite audiobook series of all time

Everything is perfect. Grover is amazing, LMB is one of the best writers around. Awesome.

Ear and Brain Candy

Would you consider the audio edition of The Warrior's Apprentice to be better than the print version?

Who reads print?

What does Grover Gardner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His smooth delivery with enough inflection and voices to keep it interesting makes for pleasurable listening. He captures the humor and essentially the whole range of human emotions and behavior portrayed in these books. Grover Gardner has been a trustworthy companion of many hours.

Any additional comments?

After over 650 audible volumes and many other audiobooks from libraries, CD's and tape, I almost never "reread" a book. There are only 2 series and books of 3 authors that I have read multiple times. McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series is one of those, and this is one of the key novels in the series in which the main character comes of age, driving himself and associates into accomplishments beyond his dreams and into too much power for his own good. The good story is told with drive, yet a lightness of touch that makes the listening something that you can enjoy while working in the garden or trying to go back to sleep. I think its the energy and accomplishment of the well developed characters against terrible odds, but with an often humorous acceptance of their initially severe limitations.

Characters you will want visit with repeatedly

Wonderful to watch Miles grow.
Great job with making his weakness the worst possible in his society.
Excellent to watch him doggedly overcome challenges.