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Shards of Honour (Vorkosigan Saga, #1)

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Science Fiction Fiction Romance Fantasy Science

by Lois McMaster Bujold

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4.13 (16.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1986
description 253 pages

Shards of Honour by Lois McMaster Bujold holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 16.8K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 253 pages.

About Shards of Honour

When Cordelia Naismith and her survey crew are attacked by a renegade group from Barrayar, she is taken prisoner by Aral Vorkosigan, commander of the Barrayan ship that has been taken over by an ambitious and ruthless crew member. Aral and Cordelia survive countless mishaps while their mutual admiration and even stronger feelings emerge.

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Author Lois McMaster Bujold
Published 1986
Pages 253
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Science
Average Rating 4.13 / 5.00
Total Ratings 16,756

Reader Ratings & Analysis

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16.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.13, Shards of Honour is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shards of Honour?

Shards of Honour is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shards of Honour worth reading?

Based on 16.8K reader ratings, Shards of Honour has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Shards of Honour?

Shards of Honour has 253 pages.

Who wrote Shards of Honour?

Shards of Honour was written by Lois McMaster Bujold. It was first published in 1986.

What is the ISBN for Shards of Honour?

The ISBN-13 for Shards of Honour is 9780743468430.0.

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