quote:I thought the same thing. Or, more accurately, I think the story should have ended with A Civil Campaign, and Diplomatic Immunity is proof of that.
Are you saying here that "Diplomatic Immunity" is no good? I got it out the library because of this thread, but if it's not a good one of Bujold's to read first I suppose I should probably not.
Diplomatic Immunity is a good book compared to most books out there. Compared to Bujold's other books it's subpar (in my opinion). Regardless, it's the last in the series chronologically, so I wouldn't recommend reading it first.
I would start with either "Cordelia's Honor" or "The Warrior's Apprentice." Personally, I think "Cordelia's Honor" is the better book, but obviously other people posting disagree with me.
I disagree that Bujold's books are merely "fun." I think they can be read just for enjoyment. However, if you look at all closely you'll find there's a lot more there then just an adventure story.
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Do not read Diplomatic Immunity first if you are at all concerned about spoilers for the other books. It takes place later and would give many, many things away. It's a wonderful book, but you will enjoy it and its predecessors much more if you read them in order.
Theaca: Denver? That is easy driving distance from here. Hmmmm . . .
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quote:Originally posted by Noemon: That is a good opening line. I've been lugging that book from apartment to apartment for years; maybe it's time I dug it out of its box and read it.
Silent Tower first. I need to find mine (or replace 'em if I don't have 'em anymore, which is quite possible), and reread. Then get my hands on book 3, which I don't believe I read.
And Denver is a place I would like to visit. I have lots of friends there. And I didn't make it to WorldCon when it was just a few miles away!
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::makes note to look for Silent Tower at the library::
You know, I might be able to make the Denver thing too. My brother and sister in law live in Colorado Springs, so I could incorporate a visit to them into the trip.
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That is a good opening line. I've been lugging that book from apartment to apartment for years; maybe it's time I dug it out of its box and read it. 
