The Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1 by Martha Wells

The Murderbot Diaries Vol. 1

The Murderbot Diaries #1-2

Martha Wells

320 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction science fiction emotional reflective medium-paced
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Ideal for readers who enjoy introspective sci-fi exploring themes of identity and humanity through the eyes of a snarky, emotionally conflicted AI seeking autonomy.

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The first two novellas in the New York Times bestselling Murderbot series, collected in paperback for the first time! "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure." First, read the story that started the Murderbot phenomenon in All Sy...

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Community Reviews

4.32
based on 119 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 92%

funny: 75%

mysterious: 30%

lighthearted: 26%

reflective: 24%

emotional: 23%

tense: 20%

hopeful: 13%

relaxing: 10%

dark: 7%

inspiring: 6%

challenging: 1%

informative: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

67% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

67% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

54% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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