Reviews

The Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1 by Martha Wells

jon_thereader's review

4.0

This book (these two books) are fun! We basically have a robot (made up of both synthetic and organic materials) whose original function is to basically act as security/a weapon for humans. However, our murderbot has hacked its governor module so now it accepts contracts, does its job, but mainly just wants to watch it tv shows - which is super relatable. 

Over these two stories, we watch as our murderbot slowly becomes more human through interaction and augments and how that changes the way they interact with them. But its main goal is to discover what happened to it in its past.

littlegreenwolf's review

adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

ittybittyninja12's review

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

rhiannonafternoon's review

funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

5.0

I love this anxiety-prone, certifiably non-human murderbot and their new bud ART. What a trip. Can’t wait to hear more about Sanctuary Moon

irishwoolfhound's review

adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-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

4.75

dequeerboekenkastthomas's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? Yes

jenabest's review

adventurous fast-paced

5.0

This was just delightful and I'm so glad I have much more Murderbot to look forward to. 
Amazing premise, great world building, and obviously you can't NOT love Murderbot. The pacing is phenomenal and I love that they are novellas that blend together so absolutely seamlessly.

joseph16's review

adventurous funny 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

4.75

awilkin904's review

adventurous funny mysterious relaxing medium-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

3.5

barefaced's review

adventurous funny reflective 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

4.0