I'm persisting with it. I do like Cazaril (wise and gentle man) but I feel oddly detached from most of the characters. I think the formal language has that effect on me. It's an interesting world, but I do wish people could imagine something other than the hackneyed old feudal sexist society; she uses that model for Barrayar too. The religion is fresh and interesting though.

Don't worry if I don't respond for a while; I'm off to bed now. [realises] But what are you doing up?