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Dying is easy. Coming back to life is hard. At least that's what Miles Vorkosigan thinks and he should know, having done both once already. That was when he last visited the planet of Jackson's Whole, while rescuing his brother. Thanks to quick thinking on the part of his staff, and incredible artistry on the part of the specialist who revived him, his first death won't be his last. But his next one might be, a realization he finds profoundly unsettling. Even after he returns to military duty, his late death seems to be having a greater effect than he's willing to admit. Unfortunately, his weakness reveals itself to the world at large at just the wrong time and in just the wrong way, and Miles is summoned home to face Barrayaran security chief Simon Illyan. But when things begin to go subtly wrong in Imperial Security itself, "Who shall guard the guardians?" becomes a more-than-rhetorical question, with a potentially lethal answer. Things look bad, but they are far worse than Miles imagines, as he discovers his worst nightmares about Simon Illyan don't compare to Illyan's worst nightmares-or are they memories?
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Following his death in 'Mirror Dance', Miles finds that there are complications to his recovery - complications that lead to near-disaster on a Dendarii mission. Rather than revealing all to Simon Illyan, Miles attempts a cover up. Found out, he is released from military service. The 'little admiral' must now cease to exist.
It is time for Lord Vorkosigan to come into his own, as a crisis develops over the life of Simon Illyan, as Simon's memory chip appears to go into meltdown. Miles is forced to take drastic action, with the aid of the Emperor, action which ultimately leads to his redemption. And finally Lord Vorkosigan gets a little of the respect that is due to him for his service.
Much less action in this book than previously in the series, the main point of interest aside from trying to work out who if anyone is the baddie here, is the internalisation of Mile's struggle to integrate Admiral Naismmith and Lord Vorkosigan into 'Miles'. The battle is internal and at one hilarious point also external. It is something very different from the previous books in the series, and clearly key to the next phase in Miles' life. He really comes into his own here, and the conflict is ultimately resolved peacefully, if not without losses.
A fantastic addition to the series, if a little slower paced and with less external action than usual. It's about time Miles matured - it will be interesting to see where he goes next.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In terms of plot and character development Memory is the book which for me best sums up Miles Vorkosigan. Written in the wry and often very amusing style which has become Bujold’s hallmark, ‘Memory’ unfolds at a tremendous pace, starting in one direction and taking an abrupt turn which, if possible, seems even more satisfying than the first. For the almost the first time we see Miles make a mistake, one from which not even his hyperactive imagination can save him. ‘Memory’ brings Miles back to his planet of birth, almost a homecoming, and Bujold brings out new aspects of her characters that we’ve not seen before.
In many ways I felt that Memory marks the point at which Miles Naismith Vorkosigan begins to grow up, we finally find out what the adult Miles’ is like, and satisfying though the younger Miles’ was the adult is even better, this has been well worth the wait. This is possibly the best story she has written, it is difficult to stop reading, even on th 10th re-read!
While technically this is a stand alone volume in the Barrayar series there is so much development done in earlier works that readers won’t get the full benefit without reading those books. That’s just not a problem! Bujold writes real stories, with real characters and plots which are enjoyable.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Mad Miles continues continues his breathtaking dance along the edge of insanity. His is the most delicate and convincing brush with psychosis since that by the Prince of Denmark. But Miles Vorkosigan is a deeper and more subtly crafted character than Hamlet.
This book sees Miles explore his Barrayarran personality - indeed the author implies that Miles Naismith is dead. That would be a shame, but she certainly proves that she can develop superb plots around Miles Vorkosigan, a character she deepens considerably in this book.
Bujold continues to demonstrate that the supernova brilliance of "Mirror Dance" was not a fluke. Her style has matured since her earliest works, and is more consistent now. She is not as prolific as Asimov, as grounded in Science as Clarke, or as imaginative as Heinlein, but she is a better writer than any other, in this genre or outside it. It is her characterisation that defines her genius. Its like has not been seen for centuries.
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Quality!
Unfortunately for me, I am a bit sleepy today after staying up to god knows how late finishing this book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. E. Nzegwu
Miles makes a change of direction
After Miles' death and reanimation, he's left with a few holes in his memory and a depressing tendency to throw fits. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2005 by JA Fairhurst
Bujold at her best
Bujold is my favourite author for characterisation and this is Bujold at her best. Miles's character is fully rounded and in this book he complete's his journey to knowing and... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2004 by Ms. M. S. Hindle
Brilliant - what a story!
I am usually a die-hard Star Trek book reader but being as there were none in my local library I picked this book up as a trial - I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on 20 April 2000
Brill - book of the decade
The Vorkosigan Saga goes from strength to strength! After his near fatal experinces, Miles is back in command of the Dendarii Mercenaries but he's harbouring a secret that's... Read more
Published on 16 July 1999
Flat, but rich
I don't regret buying this book.
As the latest book that I've read of Miles's adventures, perhaps it is a wee bit flat. Not very exciting overall. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 1998
very disappointing
This book starts out as a serious examination of the issues in Miles's life and career, similar to what "Mirror Dance" did for Mark. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 1998
Miles in transition
An excellent story of our hero, Miles Vorkosigan, maturing from field hero and covert operations master to a more cerebral role befitting a maturing individual. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 1998
Lois McMaster surpasses herself!
I recently read "Memory," having followed Miles Vorkosigan in every story Lois McMaster Bujold has written about him. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1998
The best Vorkosigan adventure I've read so far!
This book was wonderful. It had me worried for a while, wondering how Miles was going to get out of this one, but he managed in a way that has opened up new possibilities for... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1998
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