A Civil Campaign: A Comedy Of Biology And Manners (miles Vorkosigan Adventures)

from infjsarah

Absolutely brilliant. The dinner party is hysterical as Miles trips himself up through not keeping his mouth shut. Also Mark returns to Barrayar. I love Mark - he's so desperately vulnerable and yet sharp as a tack too. One of the best Vorkosigan books.

from humouress

(Thirteenth of 17 (I suppose): Vorkosigan saga (chronological order). Science fiction / fantasy/ Regency romance) Emperor Gregor's long-awaited marriage is finally here and, as well as intergalactic diplomats, Miles's friends and family are all returning to Vorbarr Sultana for the festivities. R...

from fyrefly98

Summary: While a lot of, if not most, science fiction has to do with the interplay between culture and technology, A Civil Campaign uses that interplay in service of a romance -- or, as the subtitle puts it, "a comedy of biology and manners." In this case, the manners come in the form of Barrayar...

from LisaMaria_C

This was such fun. This is the 12th book in the Vorkosigan Saga, and though I think it probably could stand alone, I think it's even more enjoyable if you read the prior books, starting at least with the omnibus work Young Miles. I think a lot of the enjoyment in the doings of familiar characters...

from AltheaAnn

While I enjoyed this book immensely, I wouldn't recommend it as an entree into the Vorkosigan series - I think you need to already know and love the characters.It's not slow-moving, really - but not much happens. It's a romance/soap opera, more than the action-adventure that most of the series co...