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| View Larger Image | Miles in Love
by Lois McMaster Bujold
| | List Price: | $19.00 | | Price: | $12.92 | | You Save: | $6.08 (32%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 77914 | | Studio: | Baen | | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Number Of Pages: | 880 | | Publication Date: | February 05, 2008 | | Publisher: | Baen |
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Product Description
Two complete novels and a short novel in one large volume: Komarr—Miles Vorkosigan is sent to Komarr, a planet that could be a garden with a thousand more years of terraforming; or an uninhabitable wasteland, if the terraforming project fails. The solar mirror vital to the project has been shatteredby a ship hurtling off course, and Miles Vorkossigan has been sent to find out if it was an accident, or sabotage. Miles uncovers a plot that could exile him from Barrayar forever—and discovers an unexpected ally, one with wounds as deep and honor as beleaguered as his own. A Civil Campaign—On Komarr, Miles met the beautiful Vor widow Ekaterin Vorsoisson, who has no intention of getting married after the heartbreak and betrayal of her first experience. But Miles has a cunning plan to change her mind. Unfortunately his clone-brother Mark and his cousin Ivan have cunning plans of their own, and the three-way collision of cunning plans threatens to undo Miles’s brilliant romantic strategy. “Winterfair Gifts”—Miles and Ekaterin make elaborate preparations for their wedding. But Miles has an enemy who is plotting to turn the romantic ceremony into a festival of death. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 10 reviews)
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Why skip _Memory_ in Baen omnibuses? o/w w.b. 5 stars 
To begin with, let me say that I love everything Lois McMaster Bujold writes, and her Miles Vorkosigan/Naismith books are among my most-often-reread: a likeable main character who's admirable but far from perfect; both witty humor and heartfelt emotional drama; not to mention exciting plots that keep you guessing and hanging on to the edge of your seat ... "It's all in there!" And as a lover of the English language, I can only admire her writing skill, which makes it look easy -- These are books which ANY SF fan can enjoy.
I decided to enter a review for this particular volume because, although
I've been buying Baen's omnibuses (my old single paperbacks won't last much longer ;-) and THEIR editions are "properly" grouped (i.e., by plot chronology)), I'm hesitant to get this one -- It skips from _Mirror Dance_ (in _MILES ERRANT_) right to _Komarr_, omitting _Memory_, which chronicles a critical point in Miles life, showing how/why Miles is forced to leave behind his second identity with the Dendarii.
I understand that putting all 3 "post-Naismith" books, plus the wedding short, in one volume would equal MANY pages, and _Memory_ is pre-Ekaterin (i.e., pre-"In Love") but... they could have called it "Imperial Auditor Miles" or "After the Little Admiral", or something, maybe even "Miles Reinvented", right?
Anyway, there may be less guns-ablazing type of action in this portion of the series, but these stories are never boring, with just as much laughter, tears, suspense, and surprises as ever. Some people think "Winterfair Gifts" is too "old-home-week"-ishly light, with "our hero" in a secondary role, but I like the chance to see Miles from another viewpoint. *Macho* SF readers may worry _A Civil Campaign_ (subtitled "A Comedy of Biology and Manners", and dedicated to Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Georgette Heyer, & Dorothy L. Sayers) has too much romantic goings-on, but it's got plenty of political scheming, too. I'm just worried that L.McM.B. may feel she's said all she needs to say about Miles, now that _Diplomatic Immunity_ shows him married and becoming a father. Miles deserves more! (Especially since her Chalion fantasies, though just as well written, are IMHO a bit ~heavier~, and thus less quick to reread.) Lois, don't prove Mark's fiancee right, that in stories, marriage is almost as bad as death as far as hearing any more about a person/character!
October 16, 2008 | |
Three books under one cover 
At first glance Bujold fans might be enthusiastic at yet another addition to the Vorkosigan world - but actually this is 3 novels under one cover: two prior books reprinted plus a much shorter novelette. Still, science fiction collections with fans of either Bujold or military science fiction will find it a very popular, recommended acquisition; especially for newcomers who will find the 'three books under one cover' setup attractive.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
June 20, 2008 | |
A New Direction for a Good Character
Miles Vorkosigan is a familiar character but he takes on a different look in the eyes of others in these books.
The Komarr novel centers on Ekaterin, who eventually becomes a love interest. Her flattering view of Miles and diminished view of herself reflects the same attitudes that Miles has towards her. The conviction each has that the other can't possibly be interested sustains the narrative tension.
A Civil Campaign, the second novel, shows Miles at his worst (but believably so). It also shows Ekaterin gaining the confidence she needs to turn the tables on Miles and on Vor society as a whole. The viewpoints of other characters, such as Mark (the clone brother of Miles), give added depth to the situation.
Winterfair Gifts, a short story, does an excellent job of showing how Miles' cynicism and powers of deduction can save the day. This story was, for me, the most fun of the three.
June 16, 2008 | |
Another compilation BUT it contains my favorites
Be warned, this is yet another compilation. I already own both novels and the short story separately, BUT I wanted to say that these are my favorite stories in the entire series. If you haven't already read these particular novels, I'd recommend this compilation.
I've been hooked on this series for years, but Komarr is my favorite novel in the entire set. (Followed closely by Shards of Honor and Barrayar which I have in the compilation Cordelia's Honor) I've read it several times. The way Miles falls in love with Ekaterin was breathtaking. I loved their scenes together. Ekaterin proves herself as a hero in both small ways and big ones. She truly is Vor and a suitable match for Miles.
A Civil Campaign has a different feel to it, but parts of it were so funny they made me laugh out loud. Bug butter. Bugs with Vorkosigan insignia on them. It also has Koudelka girls galore.
I haven't seen this printing of the short story Winterfair Gifts so I can't comment on the editing, but I highly enjoyed this story when I found it in the anthology of her short stories called Irresistible Forces. I thought the story was wonderful, even if Miles and Ekaterin weren't the main focus. I had felt cheated when the novels jumped from A Civil Campaign (before the wedding) to Diplomatic Immunity (where they're already married). I wanted to see their wedding, so was very happy when this allowed me to. I always liked Taura, so seeing her get a makeover by Aunt Alys was hysterical. It was also interesting to see behind the scenes how things worked in the manor through the eyes of one of the guards.
April 20, 2008 | |
Romance, adventure, and the latest Miles Vorkosigan story 
This edition contains the novels "Komarr" where Miles meets Ekaterin, the love of his life, "A Civil Campaign" where he attempts to court her with mixed success, and "Winterfair Gifts" where he Marries her, but not before nearly losing her to a murder plot. We get to see more of Sergeant Taura and Armsman Roic. I bought this edition in order to get my hands on the last story, which is the only published Miles Vorkosigan story I had not read, and it is a treat. It is realy nice to have all three stories in one volume.
I have only two criticisms of this edition. 1) The editing on Winterfair Gifts was a little disappointing - there were a number of typos. 2) The dust jacket art was okay, but not up to the standard of some of the paperback editions.
April 05, 2008 | |
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