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9/3/2020
I quite enjoyed this novel, but it's a book about relationships, not a Miles action-adventure. Re-reading Shards of Honor and Barrayar beforehand is not required, but I found it helpful in refreshing my memory about 2 of the 3 main characters. (If you haven't ever read those novels before, I strongly recommend doing so; I think appreciation of the book will be much less without that background.) Those wishing to brush up on the 3rd main character will find him in various chapters in other books in the series, listed here under "Appearances". Well worth reading, but not on my Hugo shortlist.