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jenn_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder
_paperserpent's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Such a fun little read, for a sci-fi book it is surprisingly easy to get into. I love the main character, I love him even more because we're in his head. I love his sarcasm, his binge-watching "addiction" and the way he doesn't care about anything or anyone. Somehow he feels more human than the actual humans in the story.
I'm not really a fan of the plot, though. The conflict came as quickly as it was solved, there's no tension or anything.
I don't feel that the cast, apart from the Murderbot, is developed very well, I honestly couldn't tell the difference between the crew.
Still, I think I'll continue the series.
I'm not really a fan of the plot, though. The conflict came as quickly as it was solved, there's no tension or anything.
I don't feel that the cast, apart from the Murderbot, is developed very well, I honestly couldn't tell the difference between the crew.
Still, I think I'll continue the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
probablytoolate's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Violence
lilinn_aion's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved the novella and really appreciate this full cast dramatized adaptation. If you enjoy audio plays more than audiobooks, I highly recommend this one. I also have the audiobooks of the series, but liked this version much more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, and Death
Moderate: Slavery and Injury/Injury detail
maddie_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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
Very interesting premise. Very quick but engaging read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, and Violence
will_o_the_wisp's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Blood, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
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
dandelionlily's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Corporate hellscape, space, cyborgs, dehumanizationwoweewhoa'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