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All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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ruthlessreads's review

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was so much fun! I really enjoyed Murderbot‘s internal monologue & their interactions with the crew. As an anxious, autistic, non-binary introvert who loves media, this character is best friend shaped. The plot was sparse but good for a novella. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

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wickedgrumpy's review

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adventurous emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This review is written after a re-read. The plan is to go through all the series as a refresher for the most recent book, Fugitive Telemetry.

I still love it. This is definitely one of my comfort read series. Yes, it is short and fast paced so it flies by very quickly but it is so compelling and relatable.

Originally when I read the Murderbot Diaries it was around the time I read the Imperial Radch series by Ann Leckie (both have some political intrigue plots as well if that's your jam) and this is where I think my enjoyment for overwhelmed/awkward/antisocial AI characters really bloomed. There's also some found family vibes which I adore.

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annettewolf's review

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adventurous funny tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a delightful story. I wasn't sure what to expect, and was worried it was too hyped and I wouldn't love it as much as everyone else. But this book is wonderful.

The story is fast, driven, with a tight plot and an excellent cast of characters. Everyone felt so real. Murderbot most of all.

I'm intrigued by Murderbot's backstory. I'm fascinated by the very real anxiety that Murderbot is plagued with. Social anxiety turned up to eleven. And I can't wait to see what happens next.

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kiran_p's review

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Is it bad to relate to a sassy, pessimistic killer android with social anxiety who'd rather watch TV than admit it's starting to care about humans?

Because that's... That's me.

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spiritedfaraway's review

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

"And in their corner all they had was Murderbot, who just wanted everyone to shut up and leave it alone so it could watch the entertainment feed all day."

Is there a character I connect with more than Murderbot? You know, I don't think there is.

Murderbot is grumpy, has anxiety, and would rather watch tv than interact with people. Just replace reading with watching tv and I think we're pretty much identical. Well, other than actually being a murderbot.

All Systems Red, and the rest of the series, follows Murderbot on their many adventures in space. And if you like sci-fi, sarcastic main characters, and character driven stories then you should definitely pick up the Murderbot Diaries. You will not be disappointed!

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vivekp's review

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challenging dark funny medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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