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faroguy's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
pacifickat's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
This series is delightful. Buddying Murderbot up with a sassy and sarcastic transport ship was brilliant. I enjoyed how their interactions contrasted how two non-human beings might relate, as opposed to how humans relate to robots, AI, constructs, and each other. Clever and humorous, an excellent second installment to the Muderbot Diaries.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Medical content, and Violence
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Toxic relationship, Cursing, Blood, Death, and Kidnapping
Control, denying bodily autonomy, forced violencespinesinaline's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My favourite of the Murderbot series so far. I LOVED the friendships and all the interactions between Murderbot and ART, especially both of them trying to understand human gestures.
"Yes, the giant transport bot is going to help the construct SecUnit pretend to be human. This will go well." (p. 71-72)
I was missing some of the wrap-up of the conflict from the first book so I'm glad we intermittently touch on some of the details here, especially the admin side of how it all gets cleaned up.
"Yes, the giant transport bot is going to help the construct SecUnit pretend to be human. This will go well." (p. 71-72)
I was missing some of the wrap-up of the conflict from the first book so I'm glad we intermittently touch on some of the details here, especially the admin side of how it all gets cleaned up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Death, Gun violence, and Violence
chezler24'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
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A great follow-up to the first Murderbot book. We follow Murderbot on the quest to uncover its dark past which exists at the fringes of its memory after a previous mind wipe. On the way to return to the scene of crime, Murderbot befriends ART although they do have a love-hate relationship (in a totally endearing way of course). I really just enjoy the sci-fi world Martha Wells plops us in via the internal dialogue of a socially anxious, media-obsessed robot.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence and Violence
woweewhoa's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, Violence, Gun violence, and Kidnapping
rlgreen91's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
I enjoyed this second peak into Murderbot's life. It was interesting watching it continue to wrestle with what it means to be human and now what it means to have autonomy. I absolutely love ART and want to introduce it to Farscape, even if the number of episodes it could tolerate would be very small. A quick read to get the blood flowing to start of the year - like a nice jog, but in book form. 4 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
marbleharbor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Blood, and Gun violence
huhwait's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Violence
maddie_can_read's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Really loving the murderbot series. I liked this book even more than the first one which I also gave 5 stars. Absolutely loved the relationship and dialogue between Murderbot and ART. Really liked the casual inclusion of queer stuff - Polyamorous relationships, more than 2 genders, Murderbot seemingly being asexual. .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
demented_delights9448's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The second installment of the Murderbot Diaries is just as wonderful as the first. The mystery surrounding how our "Murderbot" came to be named that (mentioned in the first book) continues and reaches a very poignant stage (I was rendered to tears—it was very emotional). Much like the TV show Monk's overarching theme of trying to solve his wife's murder, Murderbot's overarching theme is discovering why it became Murderbot.
Mixed in with the continuation of the key mystery is another client job, murder, murder attempts, ART (you figure out what the A stands for pretty quickly),sexbots ComfortBots, & more episodic adventures of Sanctuary Moon. Murderbot is still the ever-lovable introvert and there is a delightful exchange between Murderbot & ART regarding a new series called Worldhoppers on page 29n that had me laughing myself into stitches.
Martha Wells never lets up on the witticisms, the thrill, the mystery, or the analysis of human frailties, stupidities, and intricacies as experienced by an introverted yet "terrifying Murderbot" (Murderbot's description, not mine).
I still recommend this series to pretty much everyone. Every book is a novella and can be read to completion in one to two sittings, so it's great when you need a break between studying or working or heavier reads. Even if science fiction isn't your thing, you'll probably enjoy this because it's just so human and relatable. I hate scifi and I ADORE Murderbot.
Mixed in with the continuation of the key mystery is another client job, murder, murder attempts, ART (you figure out what the A stands for pretty quickly),
Martha Wells never lets up on the witticisms, the thrill, the mystery, or the analysis of human frailties, stupidities, and intricacies as experienced by an introverted yet "terrifying Murderbot" (Murderbot's description, not mine).
I still recommend this series to pretty much everyone. Every book is a novella and can be read to completion in one to two sittings, so it's great when you need a break between studying or working or heavier reads. Even if science fiction isn't your thing, you'll probably enjoy this because it's just so human and relatable. I hate scifi and I ADORE Murderbot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Cursing
Moderate: Medical content and Murder