[Read as an audiobook from the public library] I got this one a lot sooner than expected, hooray! This was, for me, a welcome return to form for the Murderbot series after the longer and (for me) more confusing and annoying Network Effect. I’ve found that I’m happiest with Murderbot’s grousing on a limited basis — say, four-hour increments or so. Also, if I learned anything from The Mandalorian it’s that I’m highly susceptible to the Monster of the Week format when done well, and I […]

[Read as an audiobook from the public library] This is a little frustrating, because I really wanted all this to end on a high note. I wanted to like Network Effect at least as much as Artificial Condition, since ART was back. But that just didn’t happen and it kind of bummed me out. That’s certainly not to say I didn’t have a good time or I didn’t enjoy this book, because I absolutely did. So in this feature-length installment, Murderbot finds itself kidnapped by the transport […]

[Read as an audiobook from the public library] There came a point in this book, near the end, where I nearly threw something. This only happens when I’m 100% invested in the story/character. It’s happened a handful of times with books – it’s easier with movies or shows where I have visuals to focus on. But Murderbot nearly made me throw something. So now we know I’m a lost cause. Murderbot reunites with its previous clients in this one, in order to rescue its favorite […]

[Read as an audiobook from the public library] Oh Murderbot. You’re really just a walking case of imposter syndrome, aren’t you? That’s probably why I like you so much. In this episode, Murderbot is out to find dirt on GrayCris, the evil corporation from the first book that nearly killed its clients including Dr. Mensah, its favorite human. While doing this, it of course finds itself taking on more human clients who need its help, because old programs die hard and Murderbot is apparently something […]