All Systems Red

The Murderbot Diaries

by Martha Wells

Hardcover, 176 pages

Published by Tor.com.

ISBN:: 978-1-250-21471-3

(4 reviews)

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.

4 editions

Nickbwalking@ramblingreaders.org reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

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4 stars

It's good fun. Was a bit shorter than I expected so the ending felt a bit abrupt (reading it as part of a Tor ebook collection so couldn't see how long was left). Murderbot's an interesting character, and the story from their point of view is interesting, especially when there are so many hours of Sanctuary Moon left to be watched. The problem of that perspective is it makes it hard to distinguish the other characters from each other, but overall it's an enjoyable read.

David Eldred reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

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4 stars

If a movie is ever made, Tig Notaro should play Murderbot.

Kévin reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

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5 stars

Bit of a quick read, but not going to complain. Personally I liked the storyline, the humour of the murderbot too.

I may or may not be (read : I am currently) throwing money at the other books right now.

Aaron reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #1)

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5 stars

I haven't been so compelled to read since a teenager. Murderbot sucked me in completely.