A review by glitterdeww
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

adventurous funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Well, wasn't this a surprising little delight of a story! Relatable, intriguing, and very funny, I can absolutely see why The Murderbot Diaries series has become such a hit. The story blends quick-paced action with a sarcastic and jaded narrator in the voice of Murderbot. It brushes up against hard sci-fi in all the right places, but does so with humor and a conversational tone that makes it really accessible. There is quite a bit of needed exposition since so much is packed into this novella, but it never feels overbearing. This would be a great intro into sci-fi for anyone that may feel intimidated by how dense the genre can be. 
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