A Civil CampaignA Civil Campaign
Score Modern
What it's about
It's spring in Barrayar's capital, and everyone's thoughts are turning to love, and money, genetics, inheritance scandals and the Emperor's wedding. Miles Vorkosigan, newly made Imperial Auditor, has one problem his power can't solve: his love for Ekaterin Vorsoisson, a widow who wants nothing to do with marriage. His plan to court her secretly goes spectacularly wrong.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Hugo Award finalist. It's a comedy of manners in space, Bujold's funniest book and a beloved romance.
You'll love it if you liked
Memory
Pride and Prejudice
BarrayarGood to know
It follows Komarr, where Miles meets Ekaterin, and is best read after it. It's a romantic comedy, with a famous dinner party.
By the numbers
- Readers96 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics43 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller15 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #43 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #228 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #452 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is A Civil Campaign worth reading?
Yes. It was a Hugo Award finalist. It ranks #452 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 79.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is A Civil Campaign about?
It's spring in Barrayar's capital, and everyone's thoughts are turning to love, and money, genetics, inheritance scandals and the Emperor's wedding. Miles Vorkosigan, newly made Imperial Auditor, has one problem his power can't solve: his love for Ekaterin Vorsoisson, a widow who wants nothing to do with marriage. His plan to court her secretly goes spectacularly wrong.
How long does it take to read A Civil Campaign?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after A Civil Campaign?
If you liked it, try Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen or Barrayar by Lois McMaster Bujold.