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Memory

Memory

MilitaryScience Fiction
Pages
484
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

After a medical seizure causes a disastrous mistake, Miles Vorkosigan is forced out of his secret identity and his military career. When his former commander begins to suffer from a mysterious mental decline, Miles must find a new way to serve his empire without his fleet or his uniform. This entry in the Vorkosigan Saga follows a hero trying to rebuild his life from the wreckage of his own lies.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingAdventurousComplex
Second ChanceSecret IdentityComing of Age

Genres

Military Science Fiction Space Opera Political Thriller

About the author

L
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

Miles VorkosiganProtagonist
All characters in Memory

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the rest of the series?

    While the author designed each book to function as a standalone, this specific entry serves as a major transitional point for the protagonist and relies heavily on established character history, making it significantly more rewarding if you have followed the preceding novels.

  • What kind of recognition has this book received?

    This novel was a finalist for both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award, which are two of the most prestigious honors in science fiction literature.