Scan barcode
reviewsandreadathons's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
Murderbot is so relatable and hilarious. The action sequences were great, as were the relationships and dialogue. I just love everything about this series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Body horror
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
ART + MURDERBOT 4EVAAAAA!!!!!!! I think this was my favorite of the series so far. This is the first full-length Murderbot novel, and it did not disappoint. We really got to see Murderbot develop as a character and build relationships in this installment, as well as take on a new mentorship-type role. All hail the church of Murderbot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Murder
savagemoose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
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? No
4.0
I read this very quickly and it was excellent and tense.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Violence, and Kidnapping
nullandvoidlibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Medical content
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
gracecrandall's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
troisha's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Medical content, and Grief
heyheyrenay's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
spiritedfaraway's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“After spending my entire existence having to gently suggest to humans that they not do things that would probably get them killed, it was nice to be able to tell them in so many words to not be so fucking stupid.”
I don’t want to give too much away, because this is the fifth book in a series, but if you loved the novellas, then Network Effect is definitely for you. This book took everything I loved about the first four books and kicked it up a notch and I honestly think this might be my favorite out of the entire series.
I still absolutely feel that Murderbot is one the most relatable characters I’ve ever read about. They’re both very introverted and very anxious. And their dry wit and sass doesn’t hurt either!
As you expect with every book in this series, there’s action, adventure, and a good dose of friendship (though shhhhhhh, don’t let Murderbot know).
“Her expression had turned all melty and sentimental. “No hugging,” I warned her. It was in our contract.”
In fact, one of the things I truly love about these space adventures are the connections and the character development Murderbot makes. The character dynamics are always a treat to read about and the ones in this book are definitely not a let down!
Some old characters are fleshed out and some new characters are introduced. There’s fighting, arguing, and (gasp!) emotions. This installment to the Murderbot Diaries is absolutely fantastic and definitely lived up to all my expectations.
All the stars!
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body horror
nibs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
That was really fun to read. The plot was complex and multi-layered, but not in a confusing way. The characters were a bit hard to keep track of at times (so many names!), but mapping out their relationships to eachother helped. Ultimately this book explores what it means to be a person. It goes into more depth than the previous novellas because it has the space to do so.
Both my Mum and my sister have also read it now, so it's fun being able to rant about what has happened in the book with them.
Some highlights from talking to them and in general are:
Both my Mum and my sister have also read it now, so it's fun being able to rant about what has happened in the book with them.
Some highlights from talking to them and in general are:
- ART being dead and being so sad about it cos ART is great
- ART no longer being dead and me and Murderbot being so happy about it
- The whole relationship between Murderbot and Art tbh
- Comparing making the Murderbot copy/killware like it and ART having a baby
- ART's crew caring about it and giving it a nickname, Peri
- The shenanigans with the multiple perspects with 1.0, 2.0 and Three.
- Mensah and Murderbot caring about eachother
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
Body horror:talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gun violence, and Violence