A review by ailsaod
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous funny tense 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? Yes

5.0

I've read a couple other novellas this year and this is the first that I feel was not harmed by the length of the format. This story is short but it is good fun and the characters were ridiculously lovable. Murderbot is in some aspects very relatable but (thankfully) very much not in others which made them interesting and I too would do anything for Dr Mensah. I think the ending is what really won me over though as it takes the series into a more interesting direction. I will say that I am reting this five stars for a novella and that it isn't quite on the level of the full lenght novels I've rated five stars but I had a great time and look forward to continuing with the series! 
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