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Over · 08-07-2010, 08:51 PM

Isn't this book the third of the series? I didn't read the other two, is this one independent/stand alone, or should I really read the first two?

viviena · 08-07-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Over

Isn't this book the third of the series? I didn't read the other two, is this one independent/stand alone, or should I really read the first two?

The Warrior's Apprentice was also the second published in the series, as the publishing order doesn't always match up with the series' chronology. If you want to start off with this before the others, you won't necessarily go wrong. Reading Shards of Honor (1st) and Barrayar (2nd) first will help you to understand Miles' culture and background better , but The Warrior's Apprentice itself is a fairly straightforward, fast-paced adventure. That said, once finishing this one, it's my opinion that if you go chronologically in the series and read The Mountains of Mourning next (4th), the story won't mean much to you unless you've already read Barrayar. If you choose to skip this and go straight to The Vor Game (5th) on the other hand, you'll still be okay.

Also, Shards of Honor and Barrayar are stories that focus on Miles' parents. Some would consider them prequels to Miles' adventures. Some are also wary of the romance in Shards of Honor, which Bujold nevertheless writes very naturally. (Barrayar is just plain fantastic.) Anyway, if you take this angle, you could choose to come back to these first two books later.

Over · 08-09-2010, 03:32 PM

Thanks for your input

I guess I'd better read the other two book, I'd hate to feel I'm missing something.

NormHart · 08-09-2010, 04:00 PM

http://www.webscription.net/p-481-young-miles.aspx

Includes The Warrior's Apprentice, The Mountains of Mourning, and The Vor Game should you want to consider getting all three for $5 instead.

Elfwreck · 08-09-2010, 04:08 PM

Vorkosigan saga suggested reading order, arranging the books in chronological order rather than publishing order.

I read them in almost this order; Falling Free is not directly connected to the early Miles books and it's mostly important to read it before Diplomatic Immunity. (It might've been nice to read it before "Labyrinth," but I didn't.)

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Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Isn't this book the third of the series? I didn't read the other two, is this one independent/stand alone, or should I really read the first two?

08-09-2010, 03:32 PM	#18
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	Thanks for your input I guess I'd better read the other two book, I'd hate to feel I'm missing something.

08-09-2010, 04:00 PM	#19
NormHart Semper Carpe Bufo Posts: 537 Karma: 21676 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Napa Valley, California Device: Kindle2 & Kindle3	http://www.webscription.net/p-481-young-miles.aspx Includes The Warrior's Apprentice, The Mountains of Mourning, and The Vor Game should you want to consider getting all three for $5 instead.

08-09-2010, 04:08 PM	#20
Elfwreck Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,185 Karma: 25133758 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3 (Past: Kobo Mini, PEZ, PRS-505, Clié)	Vorkosigan saga suggested reading order, arranging the books in chronological order rather than publishing order. I read them in almost this order; Falling Free is not directly connected to the early Miles books and it's mostly important to read it before Diplomatic Immunity. (It might've been nice to read it before "Labyrinth," but I didn't.)

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