Think Galactic- Borders of Infinity

For the September meeting of Think Galactic, we read Borders of Infinity, a collection/fix-up by Lois McMaster Bujold, set in her expansive Vorkosigan universe, and centered on Miles, its primary character. Extremely brief notes below!

Sulzer SF/F: Curse of Chalion

At the last meeting of the Sulzer Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club, we discussed Lois McMaster Bujold's "The Curse of Chalion" (2001). As usual, I have to open with my general anti-fantasy bias, but I found this really enjoyable. There are supernatural forces in "Chalion", and it is set in a pseudo-medieval pseudo-Europe, but it overcame these sizable handicaps (imho) and sucked me in. Good characterization, a little non-standard in plot, and with some interesting details and invention, particularly regarding the religious angle. Possible spoilers below!