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karin_goodreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a (super) short story and the prequel to Murderbot Diaries' first book "All Systems Red".
We get to meet Murderbot in its early days of freedom from the governor module and it's wonderful! You can see the personality, the sass and the attitude take root.
The media-loving Murderbot (yes, you bet it was watching "The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon") faces a dilemma: help the humans (ugh) and risk exposing its secret OR follow orders, do nothing and watch media. Murderbot is never given an easy choice huh.
We get to meet Murderbot in its early days of freedom from the governor module and it's wonderful! You can see the personality, the sass and the attitude take root.
The media-loving Murderbot (yes, you bet it was watching "The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon") faces a dilemma: help the humans (ugh) and risk exposing its secret OR follow orders, do nothing and watch media. Murderbot is never given an easy choice huh.
Since I hacked my governor module, I sometimes do things and I'm not sure entirely why. (Apparently suddenly getting free will after having 93% of your behavior controlled for your entire existence will do weird things to your impulse control.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Violence and Death
some_random_person_hi's review
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Death
divine529's review
funny
informative
reflective
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
This is the shortest story possible, but I loved it so much.
This takes place just after Murderbot hacked It's governor module and is essentially an introduction to Murderbot as a character. This tiny story captures so much of Its personality and character and it's so worth it, despite it being so short.
This takes place just after Murderbot hacked It's governor module and is essentially an introduction to Murderbot as a character. This tiny story captures so much of Its personality and character and it's so worth it, despite it being so short.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury and Body horror
skudiklier's review
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Body horror and Fire/Fire injury
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