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Science Fiction· United States

Barrayar

by Lois McMaster Bujold
Aggregate Editorial Score58/100
★Hugo Award
Published 1992389 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1992, Barrayar established Lois McMaster Bujold as one of the defining voices in science fiction. Cordelia Naismith, now married to Aral Vorkosigan, navigates a coup and civil war on his home planet while carrying a son who must grow in an artificial womb. Bujold's Hugo Award winner is a fierce novel about motherhood, political violence, and what we do to protect those we love. Themes of motherhood, political violence, loyalty run through the work. The book has received recognition from Hugo Award 1992.

Book Details

AuthorLois McMaster Bujold
Published1992
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages389
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780671721534
Editorial Score58/100
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Awards & Recognition

Hugo Award
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barrayar about?

Cordelia Naismith, now married to Aral Vorkosigan, navigates a coup and civil war on his home planet while carrying a son who must grow in an artificial womb. Bujold's Hugo Award winner is a fierce novel about motherhood, political violence, and what we do to protect those we love.

Who wrote Barrayar?

Barrayar was written by Lois McMaster Bujold, from United States. First published in 1992.

What awards has Barrayar won?

Barrayar has received the following awards and honours: Hugo Award 1992.

Is Barrayar worth reading?

Barrayar is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 46/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in motherhood, political violence, loyalty.

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What category is Barrayar?

Barrayar is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Barrayar from?

Barrayar originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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