SciFi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is again on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions about where Dr. Mensah’s SecUnit is.
And Murderbot would rather those questions went away. For good.
It's a nice fluffy thing, which are getting a bit more fun as we go, it's still way to short to tackle anything, and is just a fluffy nothing that you at least would hope would be a bit longer.
I enjoy fluffy nothing, but this is the one that leaves you with just wanting more in the end.
I still enjoyed what little of it was there.
It's a nice fluffy thing, which are getting a bit more fun as we go, it's still way to short to tackle anything, and is just a fluffy nothing that you at least would hope would be a bit longer.
I enjoy fluffy nothing, but this is the one that leaves you with just wanting more in the end.
This is the Murderbot novella that feels the most forgettable to me. It's not bad, but partially it's that it has the most action in it, which is fine and good but isn't really what I'm here for. I do like that it establishes that there are still dangers out there for Murderbot, even as it is wildly competent in its own domain.
When I’d called it a pet robot, I honestly thought I was exaggerating. This was going to be even more annoying than I had anticipated, and I had anticipated a pretty high level of annoyance, maybe as high as 85 percent. Now I was looking at 90 percent, possibly 95 percent.
The best part of this book is Miki, the human-form bot that Murderbot can't help but be irritated by. Miki ends up being a great foil, especially around Murderbot's feelings of not-jealousy …
This is the Murderbot novella that feels the most forgettable to me. It's not bad, but partially it's that it has the most action in it, which is fine and good but isn't really what I'm here for. I do like that it establishes that there are still dangers out there for Murderbot, even as it is wildly competent in its own domain.
When I’d called it a pet robot, I honestly thought I was exaggerating. This was going to be even more annoying than I had anticipated, and I had anticipated a pretty high level of annoyance, maybe as high as 85 percent. Now I was looking at 90 percent, possibly 95 percent.
The best part of this book is Miki, the human-form bot that Murderbot can't help but be irritated by. Miki ends up being a great foil, especially around Murderbot's feelings of not-jealousy about Miki's relationship with its human Don Abene.
Yet another re-read. This isn't my favourite in the series, I didn't find the story quite as enjoyable, and miss ART. However, Murderbot continues to be unacceptably relatable. "I needed to have an emotion in private." You and me both, Murderbot.
Yet another re-read. This isn't my favourite in the series, I didn't find the story quite as enjoyable, and miss ART. However, Murderbot continues to be unacceptably relatable. "I needed to have an emotion in private." You and me both, Murderbot.
i think _i_ need to go have an emotion in private now.
5 stars
i think i need to go have an emotion in private now. #Justice4Miki
Murderbot continues to be the most relatable, charming, action-packed and yet still somehow emotionally poignant series of books about an exhausted ex-slave semi-cyborg who just wants to be left alone with its TV shows but keeps getting dragged into situations where the only good choice is to set aside its own comfort and put itself at risk to protect others... And if that doesn't have you interested in this series, man, i don't know what to say. (^_^)
i think i need to go have an emotion in private now. #Justice4Miki
Murderbot continues to be the most relatable, charming, action-packed and yet still somehow emotionally poignant series of books about an exhausted ex-slave semi-cyborg who just wants to be left alone with its TV shows but keeps getting dragged into situations where the only good choice is to set aside its own comfort and put itself at risk to protect others... And if that doesn't have you interested in this series, man, i don't know what to say. (^_^)
it’s interesting to see murderbot’s other relationships. and i enjoy the story but somehow this one has me struggling to visualise the world much more than the other books.
Rogue Protocol: A Sci-Fi Delight with Heart and Humor
4 stars
"Rogue Protocol" is the third entry in Martha Wells's remarkable series, The Murderbot Diaries. It stars our beloved human-like android, Murderbot, who keeps getting sucked into one adventure after another, despite its desire to be left alone, far away from humanity and small talk.
This instalment sees Murderbot investigating the supposedly abandoned Milu project, which it suspects GrayCris might be using as a front for illicit recovery operations involving alien remnants. As usual, Murderbot plans to handle this mission solo, but a group of humans in desperate need of help derails those plans, compelling our deeply introverted SecUnit to intervene.
Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas?
I love the fast-paced plot, the endearing human side characters, and the sharp humour that permeates the series. There’s something especially entertaining about an AI making fun of how irritating humans can be. The …
"Rogue Protocol" is the third entry in Martha Wells's remarkable series, The Murderbot Diaries. It stars our beloved human-like android, Murderbot, who keeps getting sucked into one adventure after another, despite its desire to be left alone, far away from humanity and small talk.
This instalment sees Murderbot investigating the supposedly abandoned Milu project, which it suspects GrayCris might be using as a front for illicit recovery operations involving alien remnants. As usual, Murderbot plans to handle this mission solo, but a group of humans in desperate need of help derails those plans, compelling our deeply introverted SecUnit to intervene.
Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas?
I love the fast-paced plot, the endearing human side characters, and the sharp humour that permeates the series. There’s something especially entertaining about an AI making fun of how irritating humans can be. The more I read these books, the more I feel a kinship with Murderbot.
Murderbot’s interactions with the humans it encounters in this thrilling story prompt it to reevaluate its own relationships with people, especially Dr. Mensah, Murderbot’s legal owner. These introspective moments, combined with Wells’ masterful creation of a believable universe filled with advanced technology, compelling action, and Murderbot’s dryly humorous voice, make "Rogue Protocol" a science fiction novella that’s both fascinating and enjoyable.
This is a series worth diving into if you’re a fan of science fiction that blends action, humour, and thoughtful character development.
Much like "Artificial Condition," if you enjoyed "All Systems Red," you'll likely have a good time with this quick, snappy adventure in the universe those first two books established. I was a little concerned going into this one that Murderbot's shtick might start to wear a bit thin but the author wisely and deftly continues to tweak and evolve the character throughout "Rogue Protocol" to keep things interesting, though some may not care for the almost Deadpool levels of snark and fourth-wall breaking that have become increasingly common by this point in the series.
There were a few little things here and there that I didn't love, or that felt a little too convenient and hand-wavy for my personal taste, but they admittedly do mesh with the generally lighthearted and whimsical tone of the overall tale. That said, as with the previous books, there are …
Another fun romp with Murderbot.
Much like "Artificial Condition," if you enjoyed "All Systems Red," you'll likely have a good time with this quick, snappy adventure in the universe those first two books established. I was a little concerned going into this one that Murderbot's shtick might start to wear a bit thin but the author wisely and deftly continues to tweak and evolve the character throughout "Rogue Protocol" to keep things interesting, though some may not care for the almost Deadpool levels of snark and fourth-wall breaking that have become increasingly common by this point in the series.
There were a few little things here and there that I didn't love, or that felt a little too convenient and hand-wavy for my personal taste, but they admittedly do mesh with the generally lighthearted and whimsical tone of the overall tale. That said, as with the previous books, there are some nice occasional moments of depth and sophistication to balance out those questionable or rough spots, so the overall effect creates a similarly satisfying and dynamic read akin to its predecessors.
I particularly enjoyed the ending of "Rogue Protocol," which struck me as very well paced, timed, and executed, and provided perhaps the best "heavy" moment and sequel hook of the series so far. As a result, I'll definitely be continuing on to book four at some point and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the series to just about any science fiction reader but by all means, start from the beginning with "All Systems Red" as reading the books in sequence is an absolute must by book three for various reasons.
Me gusta que con cada entrega la personalidad de Matabot va ganando nuevas "actualizaciones" y se vuelve más empático (aunque no le guste para nada). La verdad es que no esperaba que la serie fuera tan entretenida, me ha sorprendido bastante. Aunque en este libro extrañé a ART. Me hubiera gustado una interacción entre 3 robot de tan diferentes personalidades, ojalá en los próximos tengamos algo parecido a eso.
Me gusta que con cada entrega la personalidad de Matabot va ganando nuevas "actualizaciones" y se vuelve más empático (aunque no le guste para nada). La verdad es que no esperaba que la serie fuera tan entretenida, me ha sorprendido bastante. Aunque en este libro extrañé a ART. Me hubiera gustado una interacción entre 3 robot de tan diferentes personalidades, ojalá en los próximos tengamos algo parecido a eso.
Person Made Of Weaponized Anxiety Observes Genuine Friendship, Suffers
4 stars
Third of the three Murderbot stories I've read so far - enjoyable, if a bit less compelling than the previous two. I've heard the series really kicks off with the full-length novel following this story, so I'm looking forward to that. Some of the beats landed a bit less flawlessly than the previous books, but it was still enough fun that I finished it in a short sitting, and I think some of the emotional beats are going to be necessary to set up future development.
Third of the three Murderbot stories I've read so far - enjoyable, if a bit less compelling than the previous two. I've heard the series really kicks off with the full-length novel following this story, so I'm looking forward to that. Some of the beats landed a bit less flawlessly than the previous books, but it was still enough fun that I finished it in a short sitting, and I think some of the emotional beats are going to be necessary to set up future development.
This was my favorite Murderbot book so far. The fact that so many robot characters in this series are incredibly wholesome reminds me a lot of the video game Stray. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the terrifying stories where robots turn on the human race.
I can’t wait to read the next one!
This was my favorite Murderbot book so far. The fact that so many robot characters in this series are incredibly wholesome reminds me a lot of the video game Stray. It’s a refreshing change of pace from the terrifying stories where robots turn on the human race.
The 3rd book isn't as funny as the former ones, but still very good. I love SecUnit, or Rin, as it calls itself in this book, with all the cave-ats I noted before. It seems to focus alot on humans (as it was conditioned to do so), but the thing is, what I like here is it's focus on me, the human. So I like the bot because it tries to be human: this says more about me than about any possible bots. And really, all three books feel like chapters in a large novel. Anyway, I'll get myself the next, last part of this series for sure.
The 3rd book isn't as funny as the former ones, but still very good. I love SecUnit, or Rin, as it calls itself in this book, with all the cave-ats I noted before. It seems to focus alot on humans (as it was conditioned to do so), but the thing is, what I like here is it's focus on me, the human. So I like the bot because it tries to be human: this says more about me than about any possible bots.
And really, all three books feel like chapters in a large novel.
Anyway, I'll get myself the next, last part of this series for sure.
