ALL SYSTEMS RED: Martha Wells: 1 (Murderbot Diaries)

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A direct sequel to Network Effect, this volume is the second full-length in the series and the least stand-alone of them all (be advised if you were thinking of jumping in fresh here: don’t). Murderbot has faced a lot, and not just the violence of battles and betrayals but also a lot of emotional hardships as well as witnessing filthy-rich corporations commit filthy crimes with no regard for human life. And while Murderbot is slowly becoming more “human-like” and exploring the emotions it does not particularly enjoy admitting to, Murderbot is about to experience one of the most human feelings of them all: trauma. Martha Wells’ Murderbot has been gathering enthusiastic fans (which would be certain to have Murderbot hiding behind its opaque armored faceplate), along with multiple Nebula, Hugo and other awards and nominations, as each of the first four novellas in the MURDERBOT DIARIES series has been published over the last three years. In Network Effect, the first full-length novel in this series, Wells is able to explore a more complex plot and to more fully develop Murderbot’s character and its relationships with others.

Bratty Teenage Daughter: Comes across as this to Murderbot at first, though she warms up to it after circumstances force them together. Murderbot of course continues to insist that it doesn't like her. Tor.com (January 24, 2023). "Revealing System Collapse, a New Murderbot Novel From Martha Wells". Tor.com . Retrieved January 25, 2023. Privately Owned Society: There is nothing in the Corporate Rim that is not owned by someone. Including people. Eletra, a corporate "worker" in Network Effect, casually notes that when a company gets bought out, it's in the losing parties' interests to be as conciliatory as possible, or new management might take out their frustrations on the "seized assets"—the employees. this is the longest and most satisfying murderbot book, and i'm already looking forward to rereading it. because here's the thing—as much as i love murderbot—how they think, how they fight AND THE FRIENDS THEY MAKE ALONG THE WAY, i get lost sometimes in the sci-fi of it all. and it's no fault of the author—her writing is excellent, she does all the world-building work, and the SF elements are not even that complicated; it is hundo-percent me and my inability to really visualize things i've never seen, and once you throw any kind of technology in there, i'm a goner.Chronic Hero Syndrome: Will help any innocent humans it comes across, whether it originally intended to or not. I've considered constructing a killware assault, but the data I managed to retain from targetControlSystem suggests it would be ineffective...Both Ratthi I've never really attempted to put into words how much I love The Muderbot Diaries series. Now that I have read System Collapse 2.5 times (the ARC twice and skimmed the finalized version) and had several mental breakdowns about it, I think I at least have a bit of an idea of where to start. Fiction Book Review: All Systems Red by Martha Wells". Publishers Weekly. Archived from the original on April 1, 2018 . Retrieved April 10, 2018. Eddy, Cheryl (September 16, 2019). "We've Got the Exclusive Cover Reveal and Opening Lines of Martha Wells' Murderbot Novel, Network Effect". io9 . Retrieved May 6, 2020.

It has a dark past -- one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself "Murderbot." But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more. P.S. for anyone concerned, there is surprisingly little gore for how much violence is inherent in the life of a Murderbot. A fair amount of swearing, yes, and the occasional (usually annoyed, sometimes disgusted, always disinterested) reference to the existence of sex as a human activity that exists, but there are no lengthy passages expounding in great detail upon the injuries or deaths that take place throughout the series. I suppose some people might find the no-nonsense way Murderbot presents such things disquieting, but I don't think even squeamish people are likely to be too upset. Murderbot has a past where humans were killed and where it came to call itself Murderbot. There was a reason behind the naming, the bot is sure. However, the massacre that inspired this name remains vague in memory. After going through so much and having vague recollections about its past, Murderbot wants to find out more. Androids Are People, Too: They're fully sapient, feel emotions, and form emotional attachments to other beings. But they're constrained by governor modules. Healing Factor: SecUnits are capable of regenerating large portions of their human flesh with medical assistance.it's just outer space that gives me trouble. well, and lovecraft, because he doesn't even try to describe things, he just throws up his hands and bleats "ineffable" and we're supposed to be satisfied with that. Not in This for Your Revolution: By the time it goes to Preservation it professes disinterest in their aims and it quite likes being paid for its labor, but it's clear that that's not all there is to it. This was a fairly short interlude told from Dr. Mensah's point of view, as she tries to get a hang on her post- Exit Strategy PTSD, and her increasing dependence on Murderbot. It still had the same great inner monologues and sarcasm from Murderbot. And I especially loved the passages of It trying to process Its FEELINGS from the events in NE. Introverts around the world can unite behind Murderbot as a character. Wells understands social awkwardness on a deep level and it has been a joy to see that celebrated in this series. The crew around Murderbot were also great, although I still struggle to keep all the humans straight, even after recently rereading All Systems Red where I was actively TRYING to distinguish between them. Regardless, it’s the machines and computers who are the most vibrant, anyway, and those entities were in full swing in this installment (sometimes literally).