A review by julis
Miles Errant by Lois McMaster Bujold

adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Two novels and a short story in this one.

Borders of Infinity
is exceptional, both in execution and in concept? I think it’s my favorite Vorkosigan short story. It’s astoundingly economical but still like, at the end of the day…Miles does it. I love it.

Brothers in Arms
is just, fun. It’s just fun. Sorry Miles. It’s hysterical when you come up with the clone story literal days before your clone brother abducts you. Highlight definitely goes to the fastpenta scene, but also literally everything with Mark and Mark’s identity issues. …But especially the fastpenta scene.

Mirror Dance
is actually where I ditched the series the first time I tried it, because Miles [SPOILERS] and I bailed. Buuuut I think now it’s one of my favorites? …Yes, because it’s all about family and trauma. Mark’s character arc here is amazing, and it’s one of the few Miles-centric stories that puts a focus on anyone other than Miles.