Diplomatic ImmunityDiplomatic Immunity
Score Modern
What it's about
A Komarran merchant fleet has been impounded at distant Graf Station after a bloody incident involving its Barrayaran military escort. Miles Vorkosigan and his wife, Ekaterin, want only to get home for the births of their first children, but Emperor Gregor sends Miles, as Imperial Auditor, to sort it out, and he uncovers a far more dangerous plot.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Nebula Award finalist. It's a smart, fast Vorkosigan mystery.
You'll love it if you liked
A Civil Campaign
Memory
The Vor GameGood to know
It's best after A Civil Campaign. It's part of the Vorkosigan Saga.
By the numbers
- Readers81 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics24 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
- #109 of the 313 science fiction books we rank
- #597 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1135 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is Diplomatic Immunity worth reading?
Yes. It was a Nebula Award finalist. It ranks #1,135 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 71.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Diplomatic Immunity about?
A Komarran merchant fleet has been impounded at distant Graf Station after a bloody incident involving its Barrayaran military escort. Miles Vorkosigan and his wife, Ekaterin, want only to get home for the births of their first children, but Emperor Gregor sends Miles, as Imperial Auditor, to sort it out, and he uncovers a far more dangerous plot.
How long does it take to read Diplomatic Immunity?
About 5 hours (193 pages), or about 10 days at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Diplomatic Immunity?
If you liked it, try A Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold, Memory by Lois McMaster Bujold or The Vor Game by Lois McMaster Bujold.