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Falling Free

Falling Free

Literary FictionScience Fiction
Pages
288
Published
1988
Language
English

Synopsis

Leo Graf is an engineer who prefers order and efficiency above all else. His life takes an unexpected turn when he's assigned to the Cay Habitat. Faced with the horrific exploitation of children by a mega-corporation, Leo must decide whether to uphold his principles or take a stand for those who cannot defend themselves. He ends up adopting a thousand children and dedicating himself to teaching them how to be free.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingEmotionalInspiringDark
Reluctant HeroFound Family

Genres

Literary Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure

About the author

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Lois McMaster Bujold

One of the most respected writers in the field of speculative fiction, Lois McMaster Bujold burst onto the scene in 1986 with Shards of Honor, the first of her tremendously popular Vorkosigan Saga novels. She has received numerous accolades and prizes, including the Nebula Award (for Falling Free), three Hugo Awards for Best Novel (The Vor Game, Barrayar, and Mirror Dance), as well as the Hugo and Nebula Awards for her novella Mountains of Mourning. Her short story, “Labyrinth,” won first pl...

Characters

Leo GrafProtagonist
All characters in Falling Free

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Falling Free part of a series?

    Falling Free is a standalone novel within the larger Vorkosigan Saga universe, but it can be read independently without prior knowledge of other books in the series. It explores the origins of the Quaddies, a genetically engineered human sub-species, providing a unique perspective on the universe's history.

  • How does Falling Free relate to Lois McMaster Bujold's other works?

    This novel is a prequel to the main Vorkosigan Saga, offering an origin story for the Quaddies, who play a significant role in later books. It showcases Bujold's consistent themes of social justice, ethical dilemmas, and the definition of humanity, but with a distinct focus on genetic engineering and corporate exploitation.