A review by ketreads
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Murderbot is an amazing fast paced action following our socially awkward hero just trying to do their job. The 100 page novella never feels rushed at any point and I loved the small details giving each character their own personality that makes them that bit more memorable! Speaking of character: Wells does an amazing job with Murderbot, truly capturing the essence of what it's like to feel socially awkward without making our character feel self-pitying. They just don't like or want to talk to humans! Who does? 😂

In all seriousness, I can't wait to continue the series and see where Wells goes with this character.
I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who even remotely enjoys sci-fi.