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eviethebookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Murder
Moderate: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
chezler24's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
'I don't know what I want. I said that at some point, I think. But it isn't that, it's that I don't want anyone to tell me what I want, or to make decisions for me." - Murderbot, 149
Such a great sci-fi nugget to find! I loved getting to know Murderbot as a character. (They're honestly so relatable; I too would like to just sit in my room, isolate myself from people's physical presence, and devour content.) World-building unfurls just enough to place you on this space survey mission without dumping a lot of unnecessary, rigid jargon on you. Next to Murderbot, my favorite character was probably Dr. Mensah. I'm hoping she'll make a reappearance later on in the series; however, after the ending I'm uncertain. One can hope. Sci-fi fans please read if you haven't already.
Such a great sci-fi nugget to find! I loved getting to know Murderbot as a character. (They're honestly so relatable; I too would like to just sit in my room, isolate myself from people's physical presence, and devour content.) World-building unfurls just enough to place you on this space survey mission without dumping a lot of unnecessary, rigid jargon on you. Next to Murderbot, my favorite character was probably Dr. Mensah. I'm hoping she'll make a reappearance later on in the series; however, after the ending I'm uncertain. One can hope. Sci-fi fans please read if you haven't already.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Death
Minor: Suicide, Xenophobia, Self harm, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
ashielovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
5.0
Loved it! I thought the language would be hard to get into since it's sci fi and it's been ages since I've read one, but the moment I started reading I knew that I was gonna love it and wouldn't be able to stop until I finished it. Definitely recommend if you want to get into sci fi and don't wanna commit to sm huge, this is just right.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, and Gun violence
Moderate: Gun violence
woweewhoa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I love Murderbot!
A fun adventure , quick and easy to read. Murderbot is a fun and funny protag, and I can't wait to read more of its adventures!
A fun adventure , quick and easy to read. Murderbot is a fun and funny protag, and I can't wait to read more of its adventures!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Slavery
thecrimsoncorsair's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.5
I wasn't going into this book expecting to like it as much as I did. But I should have guessed that I would thoroughly enjoy the hijinks of an antisocial murderbot who doesn't quite understand humans. And just wants to watch tv. Great novel, can't wait to read the rest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gun violence, Slavery, Body horror, and Death
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.5
WOW I LOVED THIS! one of my goals this year is to venture outside of my comfort in the romance genre and only reading books that have a romance plot/subplot, and this was my first of the year. this series came highly recommended by two of my online friends, and they did not miss!! i truly loved this and immediately went and put the rest of the series on hold at my library. the narrator did such a great job & i really like being in murderbot's head. i'm looking forward to continuing this series & seeing where murderbot goes from here.
content warnings:violence, gun violence, death, slavery, injury/injury detail, murder, gore, body horror, blood, suicide attempt, confinement, medical trauma, medical content, war, mass/school shootings, self harm, trafficking
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Gun violence, Murder, Slavery, Suicide attempt, Blood, Confinement, War, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Medical content, Medical trauma, Trafficking, Mass/school shootings, and Self harm
kirkspockreads's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
This checked off a bunch of boxes for me. Short, funny, found family, adorable robot who just wants to sit around and watch tv all day and is super awkward around humans? Yes please! Can’t wait to get the next one from the library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Gun violence
lady_bountiful's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Murder, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
mantnam's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
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
4.75
Loved it! It's surprisingly funny and of course, it's very interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Classism, Murder, Gun violence, Death, and Medical trauma
cryosphinx's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Being a novella, it's hard to really get a good beginning, middle, end and make the story cohesive. All Systems Red aaaalmost does it but right at the climax, everything gets quickly resolved "off screen." It does set up the next one one though so it's good knowing there will be more. I didn't really get too attached or cared about of the other characters. This is about Murderbot after all but not a big deal but they seem mostly to serve as the shoulder devil vs. shoulder angel in regards for self awareness and how to treat Murderbot.
I love Murderbot character, but maybe because I relate as I too need to shut down and recharge after dealing with humans too much. I like the exploration of the humans including Murderbot and treating him with more humanity and him being absolutely baffled but it teaching him what it means to be self aware outside of "I hacked myself so I could watch soap operas" into "Hey, I might actually give a damn." Looking forward to continuing the series.
I love Murderbot character, but maybe because I relate as I too need to shut down and recharge after dealing with humans too much. I like the exploration of the humans including Murderbot and treating him with more humanity and him being absolutely baffled but it teaching him what it means to be self aware outside of "I hacked myself so I could watch soap operas" into "Hey, I might actually give a damn." Looking forward to continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt