Reviews

All Systems Red by Martha Wells

jordania_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

jamesreadsbooks1's review against another edition

2.0

The story was fine. I feel like the tech wasn't explored enough for me to really find it intriguing. The characters lacked a lot of depth, and when moments were meant to be emotional they didn't land for me. I don't think I will be continuing the series.

2.3/5

caroline_norrish's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

brewerh10's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? N/A

4.0

trollbeard's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

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

4.0

bananne's review against another edition

adventurous 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

lasayegh123's review against another edition

4.0

For not being a sci-fi girlie, I so enjoyed this novella!
Following a SecUnit (security robot) who has named themselves "Murderbot", you get their very sarcastic and humorous inner dialogue - which so reminded me of my husband.
Such a fan of Murderbot.
I loved the adventure of protecting his human scientists, the political aspect of the plot, and the conclusion! The action was fantastic. I still cannot believe how much Martha Wells packed into this short story. I have some of the other novellas in this series and I'm itching to see what becomes of Murderbot and his next adventure.
My only complaint is that this wasn't a full length novel, I just want more!

_pauline's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Death

moon_lightganeing's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

jordan_garno's review against another edition

adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A great book! Short. To the point. A page turner