mouse reviewed All systems red by Martha Wells
what a fun little read
it's hard to pull off a sardonic robot protagonist, and I think this did it
Paperback, 152 pages
English language
Published May 2015 by Tor.
All Systems Red is a 2017 science fiction novella by American author Martha Wells. The first in a series called The Murderbot Diaries, it was published by Tor.com. The series is about an artificial construct designed as a Security Unit, which manages to override its governor unit, thus enabling it to develop independence. It calls itself Murderbot, and likes to watch unrealistic soap operas. As it spends more time with some caring humans, it starts developing feelings that it does not care for.
it's hard to pull off a sardonic robot protagonist, and I think this did it
Nothing too fancy here but an entertaining and fast paced character focused adventure story. Looking forward to picking up the next installment.
I haven't been so compelled to read since a teenager. Murderbot sucked me in completely.