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Summary: Miles Vorkosigan, Private Investigator Extraordinaire
Review: Memory is definitely one of Bujold's better-written books - which is saying a lot, the rest of her books are no literary trash. While slow and ponderous in some areas, her descriptions of Miles' personal mental duels are a testament to her writing.A reader can get a real sense of Miles' own feelings and fears, which is powerful enough. Enough to both wring out tears and bring out smiles from any reader. Unfortunately, the adventures of Miles Vorkosigan is more like a drama series set in a science fantasy world rather than actual science fiction.
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Summary: The end of Miles' youth
Review: This novel feels like the end of Miles' youth. I highly recommend reading Brothers in Arms and Mirror Dance before Memory. In this book Bujold defines her ensemble of character beyond any of her previous works. The ending brings a feeling of closure as many plot threads are resolved
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Summary: Ms Bujold does it again!
Review: When i heard this book was coming out, I ordered it straight away. On recieving it I settled down for a good read, and I wasn't disappointed!. Over the years Miles has changed and matured. He has grown as have his readers and this is most strongly shown in 'Memory'. A comedy of manners plays itself out through the book and Gregors decision to give Miles a new 'job' came as much as a surprise to me as it did to Mark. What a grin I had when Mark went back to Impsec in his full regalia. As usual, a solid book, great charactors, full of twists and turns. Loking forward to more of Mark and all the other people in his universe.
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Summary: Fun fun fun--and a career change
Review: I have always been wary of series books, especially one about the same old character (who never changes except for his alcohol and his girlfriend--think Clive Cussler....) But Bujold overcomes this tendency to make Miles be the same boring guy replaying the same old adventures till kingdom come. No--like the majority of us in real life, he changes. He gets a career change, a life change, and a heart change. (And I believe, in A Civil Campaign, a real chance to settle down and get married.) Bujold is always a ton of fun to read, easy to get into and totally addictive. After I read this I was longing for more. Excellent book--I completely recommend it.
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Summary: Reviewed by an amateur writer
Review: I loved this book. Very well-written and clear plot, even though it refers back to other books in the series, I was able to pick up the details of Miles' life instantly without much trouble. This was the first book by the author that I have read, and I was very impressed.
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Summary: Flat, but rich
Review: I don't regret buying this book. As the latest book that I've read of Miles's adventures, perhaps it is a wee bit flat. Not very exciting overall. BUT I totally love this book as it expands and (conversely) encapsulates the Vorkosigan world approx. 230 odd years since 'Falling Free'. Similar to Asimov's style - for the series portraying the possible future of a (rather) roboticised world - of not making a continuous character the continual central character, Miles Vorkosigan is subsumed in the events surrounding his life, i.e. the intrigue against Illyan, rather than causing chaos (as in the Little Admiral's adventures). Bujold treats Miles as she did Ethan of Athos, as eyes to tell a greater story and yet a character in his own right. I enjoyed reading the little digressions from the central theme, relating the details of other people in Miles' life, such as his Emperor, and Miles' friends from previous adventures. I also enjoyed the method by which new and interesting characters are introduced into "our" Vorkosigan world. (Analogous to past Pratchett 'Discworld' books, where the most laugh-on-a-bus of the story is a mere footnote.) Wait 'til you meet Zap the cat. Dare I say that Miles grows up? I believe that 'Memory' is more than a mere sci-fi mystery wi' a bit of psychology thrown in. It is a good story set in an interesting world, populated with believable characters. Miles' personality becomes more complex (as we all should when we grow), and Miles learns to know himself better (as I wish I could), and a sub-theme throughout seems to be "life goes on". I wouldn't catergorise 'Memory' as puff pastry, but maybe puff savoury (as only Miles' new cook can make it - with perhaps a side dip, or a filling of dairy products after it passes through the cook's domain ). That's the way I see it, that's the way I call it.
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Summary: very disappointing
Review: This book starts out as a serious examination of the issues in Miles's life and career, similar to what "Mirror Dance" did for Mark. Then, Bujold can't seem to allow Miles to face the consequences of his actions. Miles gets a very implausible break from his supervisors and the book shifts into lighthearted mystery mode, similar to "Cetaganda" but with the added disadvantage of moralizing from characters such as Harra. This is a totally unrealistic portrait of a career change and fails to be believable in any way. I had eagerly awaited the publication of this book and bought it immediately upon finding a hardback copy. Boy was I disappointed!
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Summary: Miles in transition
Review: An excellent story of our hero, Miles Vorkosigan, maturing from field hero and covert operations master to a more cerebral role befitting a maturing individual. I greatly enjoyed his altering perceptions and relationships with his family. Ivan is finally getting a begrudging respect and Ma and Pa Vorkosigan and being treated like the parents of a 30 year old with a touch of distance in the relationship. Ms. Bujold has wrapped up the escapades of a young man and has set Miles on the road of a new life. I can't wait for the new challenges she sets for her character. I just hope that once in awhile she "back-fills" a few "Little Admiral" stories for our enjoyment.
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Summary: Lois McMaster surpasses herself!
Review: I recently read "Memory," having followed Miles Vorkosigan in every story Lois McMaster Bujold has written about him. Instead of continuing on and on with the "Little Admiral" theme, her character yet again changes. I've been reading and writing SF for 25 years or more, and Bujold is in my top 10!
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Summary: The best Vorkosigan adventure I've read so far!
Review: This book was wonderful. It had me worried for a while, wondering how Miles was going to get out of this one, but he managed in a way that has opened up new possibilities for future Vorkosigan adventures.
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