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Did not expect to get hit with a future of genetically modified children who not only do not get sick anymore, but develop a new concept of ableism as a result of the idea being foreign to them, in spite of the fact that one could still technically become disabled at any time

seems like the journey is worth it so far, following the last book. i like the character "Art".

@raspberry@weirder.earth that seems like the move. i'll have to consider it if i recommend the series to others in the future. the story ramps up batter that way

Oh god, this book is going to be even longer than the first. 27 hour audiobook. wish me luck!!!!

Finished reading on Libby. An actual continuation of book 5 but now I'm disoriented from the plot from book 6. The voice actors were also different (I miss ART's old voice, it was easier for me to distinguish) from the previous graphic audio performance. Considering the book is more about the story and not the casting of the narrators, it's not a huge deal. There were definitely points in the second half of the book where it became a lot harder to keep track of why things were going on. I like that Murderbot's understanding of themselves is taking time to manifest slowly over these books, unlike in some sort of book that jumps ahead to now they know how to be a prophet of the good word. I like when it's slower and they mention the messy and impractical conflicts.

Finished reading on Libby. Was really confused because it's more of an episode in Murderbot's life but it's not a continuation of Book 5 directly. You can sort of guess where it is in the timeline but it felt like a harsh jump as if Murderbot has already been able to reconcile with the previous events. It's like if you jumped into Steven Universe future in the middle of Steven Universe. Like ok we like to get to see this and there's still work to be done here but what about the work we were just doing? Still fun to listen to, I was just confused.

Finished listening to this on Audible. It was pretty good. Between young adult and adult. Some funky characters that remind me of the Imperial Radch series. Had some qualms about how they designed the lover of the main character. A little put off by the white author. Sometimes the commentary on neurodivergence and ableism felt forced but it was still interesting and sometimes being blunt can be better.