Dav Ito (they/them) reviewed All systems red by Martha Wells
I'm not sure how I feel...
3 stars
is it weird that I can feel myself heavily identifying with the murderbot? it feels like it should be weird.
Hardcover, 176 pages
Published Jan. 22, 2019 by Tor.com.
is it weird that I can feel myself heavily identifying with the murderbot? it feels like it should be weird.
Content warning Vague spoilers involving Murderbot's character arc.
I loved the funny, witty inner voice of Murderbot, and I also love that it chose the name based on the coolness factor and not because it actually likes to murder. My mom has been bugging me to read this book for years, and I'm so glad I finally listened and read the first installment. I love how Murderbot grew to trust and care about the humans they were reporting to. 10/10, can't wait to read the next one.
It's a short novel so I can't expect much in character development outside of the main one, but that is my one critique: I'd like to know more about the other members of the crew and their situations.
But overall it was a fun listen; engaging, interesting, suspenseful.
If a movie is ever made, Tig Notaro should play Murderbot.