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Brothers in Arms (Miles Vorkosigan Adventures) Mass Market Paperback – January 29, 2008

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If his enemies would just leave him alone, Miles Vorkosigan (alias Admiral Naismith) decided bitterly, the Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet would collapse all on its own. But his enemies were plotting a more deadly fall.

For some unexplained reason the Dendarii payroll is missing and the orders from the Barrayaran Imperial Command are being delayed by Miles's superior, Captain Galeni. What connects the impeccable insufferable Captain Galeni and the Komarran rebel expatriates on Earth anyway? But the most deadly question of all before Miles is more personal: are Miles's two identities, Admiral Naismith of the Dendarii and Lieutenant Lord Vorkosigan of Barrayar, splitting apart along the lines of his divided loyalties? And who is trying to assassinate which version of him?

When Miles unravels the answers, then the complications really begin.
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    Miles Vorkosigan
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    January 29, 2008
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A science fiction and fantasy legend, Lois McMaster Bujold has won seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Her Miles Vorkosigan saga is a massively popular science fiction mainstay. Her many New York Times bestsellers include series entries Cryoburn, Diplomatic Immunity, and Captain Vorpatril’s Alliance. In 2020, Ms. Bujold was named the 36th Damon Knight Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baen; Reissue edition (January 29, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416555447
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416555445
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.9 x 6.75 inches
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A science fiction legend, Lois McMaster Bujold is one of the most highly regarded speculative fiction writers of all time. She has won three Nebula Awards and six Hugo Awards, four for best novel, which matches Robert A. Heinlein's record. Bujold's Miles Vorkosigan saga is a massively popular science fiction mainstay. The mother of two, Ms. Bujold lives in Minneapolis.

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Sandy reads too much!
5.0 out of 5 stars A winner
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
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You cannot go wrong choosing a Vorkosigan novel. Twisty plots, engaging characters, tight, excellent writing. Lois McMaster Bujold is an author whose works are to be savored.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2003
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For the most part, I really enjoyed this book. It's an excellent segment of the Vorkosigan saga and introduces Mark. My only reason for downgrading it from a five star rating to a four star rating is that the very beginning irritates me. Essentially, Miles is being beaten by what appears to be bureaucratic bumbling. But, once he figures out what's really happening, things proceed nicely. Very good book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penney !
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
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Bujold is the master of universe building (no pun intended). The Vor world is rich and complex yet easy to follow. I was hooked decades ago with MOUNTAINS OF MOURNING. SHARDS OF HONOR and BARRAYAR blew me away. I love sci-fi that has characters that are so real that you feel you could reach out and touch them. And surprise as much as I love fantasy these stories are better because they are about humans of every flavor doing ,living, and dying without supernatural powers or gods or other whoo-whoo . This particular edition is beautiful, lovely fonts, super nice paper and a proper size for holding. It would be best to try and read the series in sequence but if you can't at least try for THE WARRIOR'S APPRENTICE as it is the best at explaining Miles. Bear in mind that that the series was not written in a linear time frame but as the author fleshed out her universe. There is actually a novella about an ancestor (FALLING FREE) that gives you the background for one of the "alternate" species of humans.
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Michael Lynn McGuire
5.0 out of 5 stars Book number ten (in chronological order) of a sixteen book space opera series
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2021
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Book number ten (in chronological order) of a sixteen book space opera series. However, some people call this a military science fiction series. There are several other books and short stories in the Vorkosigan Universe. This series won the Hugo and Nebula awards for best series in 2017. Also, several of the individual books in the series have either won awards or been nominated for awards. I have read this book at least twice. I reread the well printed and well bound new MMPB published by Baen in 1989 that I just rebought on Amazon. I have rebought the rest of the books in the series in various formats, mostly MMPB.

At beginning of the story, Admiral Miles Naismith and his 5,000 Dendarii Free Mercenaries and their assorted space ships have been chased all the way to Earth by Cetaganda warships trying to get revenge for the breakout of the Dagoola army. And what awaits them at Earth is just a continuance of the mess.
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Jude Livingston
4.0 out of 5 stars Two Miles?
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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I’m reading the Vorsokigan Saga. This has stood the test of time. I last read this in the nineties.

I knew that arc of the tale but had forgotten a few significant details.

Great to catch up with an old friend.

Four stars
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Flonkbob
5.0 out of 5 stars The entire series is worth your time.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2015
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All of Lois McMaster Bujold's books in the 'Vorkosigan" series are fantastic. The protaganist is singularly likable, and not in any way your typical hero. He's small. He's malformed. He's disliked on sight by many. But he's brilliant, compassionate, and very very clever. I have read every book in this series, and plan to do so again, right from the start.

If you are new to this series, check online for the author's suggested reading order. Given that these were written throughout the author's career, there are some 'prequel' scenes in various of the novels and novelettes that can add to your enjoyment if read according to her timeline, rather than publication date. That said, I read them as published and still loved them.

Why are you still here? Get going, buy the books! Read!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fun story
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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My problem with this book is that my husband, who loves the Vorkosiverse best of all, told me most of the plot years ago. It spoiled most of the fun. The ending was a surprise, though, and that I did enjoy.
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Marilyn Gamble
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book as always
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
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Great story with wonderful characters. This is a wonderful set of books. It has been years since I have read this set
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Johanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Älskar den här serien
Reviewed in Sweden on October 23, 2023
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En av mina favoritserier inom SF. Visst är vissa böcker bättre än andra men det har nog kanske mer att göra med att jag älskar att läsa om Miles
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5.0 out of 5 stars Miles in London!
Reviewed in Australia on September 30, 2020
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This installment of the Vorkosigan Saga follows directly on from the novella, Borders of Infinity. In Borders Miles had battled and outwitted the Cetagandans, resulting in a price put on his head and the Dendarii fleet in need of some time to recover economically and emotionally. They choose to do so on Earth; in particular London.

It soon turns out to be no relaxing and rejuvenating break. Miles has to deal with Fleet money issues, a new superior at the Barrayaran embassy, and his evolving feelings for Elli, who has had a sweet crush on him since The Warrior's Apprentice. Miles's biggest dilemma though is juggling his double life of Admiral Naismith of the Dendarii Fleet and Lord Vorkosigan, son of the Barrayar Prime Minister. In a tough spot with a reporters and the police, Miles invents a story in a vain attempt to prove his two identities are separate persons - he claims he was cloned. In a twist that unfortunately we all see coming (see below) Miles discovers that this story he’d invented on the spur of the moment could actually be true.

Overall, plot wise, this is probably my favourite Miles adventure yet but it was spoiled by a couple of things - the first being spoilers.

Yes, the detail of the clone storyline is basically impossible to avoid. Nearly every review mentions it, discussions on the series mention it, it's even advertised on the book covers (as usual, nearly all the covers are horrendous). If this isn't enough, the next book in the series mentions some of the details on the blurb and shows us two Miles on the cover. So, with not even LMB or the publishers creating a spoiler free environment, the twist and big reveal was a bit anticlimactic. A shame too, considering it was quite a way into the book and so well done.

My other complaint with the book is that Miles once again manages to get himself out of trouble so easily. Yes, LMB always creates conflict beautifully by throwing Miles in the proverbial deep end every chance she gets, but I often find he manages to extract himself and his friends from harm’s way with relative ease which, I admit, lessens the tension. Sometimes I wish things would drag on a little longer before Miles has to move on to his next crisis.

I also realise LMB writes these books completely from Miles’s point of view but I did, at times, long for the point of view of the other characters (in particular, his cousin Ivan and Elli's) in this installment.

LMB usually wins me over with Miles’s soul searching and poignant moments and she did this once again with some fine moments revolving around Miles’s relationship with his parents, Ivan, and Elli. *sniff* I also loved how Miles’s love for, and loyalty to, his family and home planet are depicted in this book. It's a recurring theme of Brothers In Arms and adds meaning to the title.

Another highlight of the book was the inclusion of Captain Galeni, whose presence not only brings us up to date with what has happened to the Komarrans since Aral’s defeat of the planet, but also introduces us to a new supporting character whom I hope will pop up again in the series.

After being in a bit of rut reading-wise lately, this book really excited me to continue with the series.

4, heading towards 4 ½ out of 5
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Previna D.
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in Germany on October 7, 2015
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I like the whole series, the style. Intensive reading enjoyment with time and money well spent Everybody progresses even when battered, and without artificial sweetness there is always a chance for happiness
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francesco2303
5.0 out of 5 stars una fantasstica sequenza di colpi di scena
Reviewed in Italy on September 14, 2015
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Libro chiave della saga introduce il personaggio di mark , clone di miles.
In una sequenza di eventi difficili ,Miles dispiega tutta la sagacia del personaggio e riesce a venirne a capo magistralmente
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Temple Phoenix
5.0 out of 5 stars Miles Meets His Match
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2012
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After a run of books following Miles Vorkosigan and his accidental mercenary company, the Dendarii (all highly recommended, by the way), Bujold mixes up the series with a major new character and some intriguing plot developments. It's a welcome shot in the arm for a series that was already never less than enjoyable.

The plot sees Miles and Elli Quinn arrive on Earth, where Miles finds himself posted to the local Barrayaran embassy, putting a severe crimp on his attempts to secure payment for the Dendari, as well as bringing him into conflict with an uptight intelligence officer. However, that's merely the start of his problems, as an elaborate plan is put into action that threatens not only Miles's life, but Barrayar itself...

As always, Bujold excels at the characterisation of her cast; highlights this time around include the changing relationship between Miles and Quinn, as well as his interactions with the new character. I can't say who the latter is, as a big part of enjoying the book is the surprise plot twists. It's become a cliche to suggest that a new addition will change a book series FOREVER, but in this case it's not an exaggeration.

So, Bujold does it again. There are few writers that manage even a tenth of the invention she continues to show in the Miles books, and if you're enjoying the series so far, this is an unmissable installment.
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