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Barrayar (Vorkosigan Saga, #7)

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Science Fiction Fiction Fantasy Romance

by Lois McMaster Bujold

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4.31 (17.5K ratings)
calendar_today 1991
description 336 pages

Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 17.5K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 336 pages.

About Barrayar

On opposing sides, Captain Cordelia Naismith and Admiral Lord Aral Vorkosigan marry and live in aristocratic splendor on his home planet Barrayar. Cordelia agrees with the dying old emperor that the Empire would be better if Aral would serve, but he knows secrets she does not.

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Author Lois McMaster Bujold
Published 1991
Pages 336
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Average Rating 4.31 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,549

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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17.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.31, Barrayar is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Barrayar?

Barrayar is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Barrayar worth reading?

Based on 17.5K reader ratings, Barrayar has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Barrayar?

Barrayar has 336 pages.

Who wrote Barrayar?

Barrayar was written by Lois McMaster Bujold. It was first published in 1991.

What is the ISBN for Barrayar?

The ISBN-13 for Barrayar is 9780743468410.0.

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