Book Rec- "CryoBurn" by Lois McMaster Bujold

[fireun]

Every now and then I somehow forget how much I love the character of Miles Vorkosigan. The wonderful thing is this never lasts for long.

Cryoburn was an unexpected present. I knew it was out, and I knew I was going to enjoy it just as much as the rest of the series, but seeing as I picked up The Warrior's Apprentice back when I was just starting high school it was more like getting back in touch with an old friend then reading another book in a series. I grew up, in all the important adult decisions sort of way, on this fellow. I may not have accidentally ended up owning a mercenary fleet, but there were experience parallels.

I didn't know what to expect from Cryoburn. So much has happened and changed throughout the series. What I read was perfect. It is quintessential Miles- manic and brilliant. There are kidnappings, misplaced bodies, dirty politics and sketchy economics. The whole of the book may have taken place planet-side, but as with everything that involves Miles, it feels so much bigger. And the ending was executed flawlessly. I am ever fascinated with a series that manages to come to a natural end. Cryoburn settles everything- not neat and tied with a bow- but there is enough resolution that when I finished the last page I was utterly content with how things were.

Now, I need to go grab my copy of Shards of Honor and merrily start the annual reread.

Comments

[bleedtoblue.livejournal.com]

I didn't know about the new book because I am buried under text books. Yay, I'll use that as an excuse to re-read the series. I, too, have a love for Miles.

[fireun.livejournal.com]

I dont think that series will ever grow old, and I will never outgrow it. So much love. I wore out my original editions long ago and had to recollect :)

I should be buried under text books...but I waited as long as I could before giving into temptation. It's Miles . The temptation was mighty indeed.

[icedrake.livejournal.com]

So... We've owned a copy of "Cryoburn" since the last WFC, and... I haven't gotten to it yet. We've also had Scalzi's "Zoe's Tale" for the same amount of time. Same thing. My life either really sucks due to the lack of reading, or really rocks due to still having the experience ahead of me.

Right now, though? With this article I'm currently procrastinating on due on Monday? This *past* Monday? It really sucks.

[fireun.livejournal.com]

I have a literature review due Sunday and a review for LJ due tomorrow. I hear you.

Unfortunately my obsessive love of all things Miles defeated my sense of responsibility and common sense.

I would go with 'rocks' as you now have that wonderful sense of expectation hanging over you :)

[icedrake.livejournal.com]

...I'm not good with expectation. (as demonstrated by my interrupting the writing to post an LJ comment, I suppose :)