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Over all I really enjoyed this book. The only issues I had with the actual prose, was that it was written like we speak. It took me a moment to process, just because I’m not used to reading things in that voice.

Seeing things from Murderbot perspective was really interesting. They used their armor, and helmet as almost an emotion shield for themselves. As well as their programs that they download so that they can retreat into a safe mental space.

I wasn’t immediately hooked on this book, but I will continue on with this series.

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aracthabar's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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? No

4.0

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jadejade's review

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adventurous funny hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

The first book in The Murderbot Diaries is an amusing sci fi that made me laugh aloud. The titular Murderbot is narrating and it's like watching an introvert at a party where everyone insists on including them in every activity, despite their discomfort. Also the party has pew pew.

Although I loved the understated performance of the voice actor, I have two criticisms of the audiobook recording:
1) the term "kilos" is used when I think "kms" is meant, although I don't have the physical text to confirm. I'm surprised that this issue was not picked up, as hearing a measurement of weight every time a measurement of distance is meant always gave me pause.
2) the sound was set very low and I really had to crank up the volume.

These issues are relatively minor and I'm keen to continue the series. It may become a new favourite!

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cherry_hearted's review against another edition

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adventurous funny fast-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

5.0

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kellyofcali's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious 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

I really enjoyed this short novel - the narrator was engaging and different, and the author created a sci-fi world that skimmed over certain details but still managed to be fascinating and enthralling. Would probably try more of this series!

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