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Falling Free
Published 1988 by Baen Books · 307 pages
Hugo · 1989
FinalistNebula · 1989
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Hugo 19895 finalists
Nebula 19897 finalists
Lois McMaster Bujold on these ballots
16 award entries · 11 books · 6 wins · 1989–2013
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Synopsis
Engineer Leo Graf is assigned to teach welding to the Quaddies, a race of genetically engineered humans with four arms and no legs, designed for zero-gravity work. When their corporate creators decide the Quaddies are obsolete and plan to dispose of them, Leo must help them fight for their freedom and find a new home among the stars.
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Details
- Series
- Vorkosigan Saga · Book 4
- Author nationality
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780671653989