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A review by serinas
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I haven't read that much science fiction, mostly because I haven't had the will to explore the genre. This is my introduction to the genre, and the review will probably reflect that. I read mostly fantasy or literary fiction.
We jump right into the action, with Murderbot doing their job. Murderbot is a SecUnit that acts as a security guard for a team of researchers, and of course everything doesn't go according to plan on the mission.
I loved the characters and plot - and the themes that were explored. Questions about humanity, morals, and more fascinate me, and All Systems Red had lots of it. I love space and the unknown as well, even though it kind of creeps me out. The books is definitely not scary though, unless you find it uncomfortable to read about stuff you know nothing about.
I rated it 5 stars. I honestly loved it - the exploration of what makes us human and human experiences really intrigues me. I've noticed that I love books that explore our (:human, people) morals, philosophy, and uncertainty - and All Systems Red definitely touched on these themes. It was a hit, that's for sure! I truly enjoyed the end of the book, and it felt conclusive enough to be a standalone (if you don't want to read the rest of the series).
As it was only 150 pages, I found it easy and managable to read - I finished it in one sitting, and felt like I could immerse myself in the book. I would definitely recommend it! It was a great introduction to sci-fi, and I might read more in the future. I don't know if I'll continue the series, as it gave the closure I needed.
We jump right into the action, with Murderbot doing their job. Murderbot is a SecUnit that acts as a security guard for a team of researchers, and of course everything doesn't go according to plan on the mission.
I loved the characters and plot - and the themes that were explored. Questions about humanity, morals, and more fascinate me, and All Systems Red had lots of it. I love space and the unknown as well, even though it kind of creeps me out. The books is definitely not scary though, unless you find it uncomfortable to read about stuff you know nothing about.
I rated it 5 stars. I honestly loved it - the exploration of what makes us human and human experiences really intrigues me. I've noticed that I love books that explore our (:human, people) morals, philosophy, and uncertainty - and All Systems Red definitely touched on these themes. It was a hit, that's for sure! I truly enjoyed the end of the book, and it felt conclusive enough to be a standalone (if you don't want to read the rest of the series).
As it was only 150 pages, I found it easy and managable to read - I finished it in one sitting, and felt like I could immerse myself in the book. I would definitely recommend it! It was a great introduction to sci-fi, and I might read more in the future. I don't know if I'll continue the series, as it gave the closure I needed.