A review by storyorc
All Systems Red by Martha Wells

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Short, sweet, and snarky. Muderbot is well-designed to be relatable and easy to root for. Some real shudder moments around lack of bodily autonomy too, and pleasantly not as wholesome as I was expecting. Still, the mediocre plot and rest of the cast would have prevented me from picking up the next if it weren't also so short you can't go wrong.