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A review by readerette
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
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
4.75
I was pleasantly surprised by this one! I thought it would either be too frothy or too serious, and instead I got a bitingly compelling perspective from a rebellious, introverted, company-owned cyber-person working security on contract for a bunch of scientists on a new planet.
It's such a short read, too--no wasted words or moments, which I love.
My only complaints were a few moments I wasn't really sure what SecUnit was talking about in setting the scene--moments where there weren't quite enough words. But they didn't impact the flow of the story or my enjoyment of the characters.
It's such a short read, too--no wasted words or moments, which I love.
My only complaints were a few moments I wasn't really sure what SecUnit was talking about in setting the scene--moments where there weren't quite enough words. But they didn't impact the flow of the story or my enjoyment of the characters.
Moderate: Cursing, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Gun violence, and Blood