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princezuko's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cursedepub's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
3.5
celennia's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
simplymattis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
dembury's review against another edition
4.0
A near-perfect novella! I'm a suckerrrr for stories with or about AI/cyborg/android characters so this was already looking promising for me. It felt like very cinematic, and I could easily picture the planet and scenes Well painted. The ending was the only thing I wish was a little more solid; I think it's slightly lazy to have characters pass out at critical moments and then wake up to find a problem has been solved. That being said, I've already requested the next book from my library and plan on reading the whole series - they seem like wonderful pockets of sci-fi goodness. :3
teacofe's review against another edition
4.0
A genderless, sexless, media obsessed robot who fears eye contact more than death? Finally. A main character I can relate to.
I have very little to say about this one to be honest. The action was fun and fast-paced, the world-building was interesting and easily digestible, and of course, the main character, dearest Murderbot, was marvelous.
As an autistic person, I dislike when autistic people are compared to robots. But also as an autistic person, it was almost impossible for me not to notice the parallels.
Murderbot hating eye contact and struggling with facial expressions, not understanding 'basic' etiquette, their love of serials and often using the serials to understand the world around them.
Getting to read a story in which a character with these traits is readily accepted and welcomed by those around them just gave me so many warm, fuzzy feelings.
My only real complaint is that I wish I got to know the crew a little better. Though, with the word count and the size of the crew, I suppose it's understandable. Hopefully they make another appearance in one of the many other Murderbot installments. Which I will absolutely be reading.
Murder, schmurder. In my eyes, Murderbot can do no wrong.
I have very little to say about this one to be honest. The action was fun and fast-paced, the world-building was interesting and easily digestible, and of course, the main character, dearest Murderbot, was marvelous.
As an autistic person, I dislike when autistic people are compared to robots. But also as an autistic person, it was almost impossible for me not to notice the parallels.
Murderbot hating eye contact and struggling with facial expressions, not understanding 'basic' etiquette, their love of serials and often using the serials to understand the world around them.
Getting to read a story in which a character with these traits is readily accepted and welcomed by those around them just gave me so many warm, fuzzy feelings.
My only real complaint is that I wish I got to know the crew a little better. Though, with the word count and the size of the crew, I suppose it's understandable. Hopefully they make another appearance in one of the many other Murderbot installments. Which I will absolutely be reading.
Murder, schmurder. In my eyes, Murderbot can do no wrong.
noshoes94's review
adventurous
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
bananapie777's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0