Schémas Artificiels

by Martha Wells

French language

Published Dec. 2, 2019 by l'Atalante.

ISBN:: 978-2-36793-518-8

(20 reviews)

Les SecUnits se moquent pas mal des actualités. Même après avoir piraté mon module superviseur et débloqué mes accès, je n’y ai jamais prêté grande attention. D’abord, parce que les téléchargements de contenu multimédia risquent moins de déclencher les alarmes éventuelles des réseaux locaux et satellitaires, mais surtout, parce que les informations sont d’un ennui mortel et que je me fiche éperdument des querelles entre humains tant que je n’ai pas 1) à y mettre un terme, 2) à nettoyer après eux.

Où AssaSynth se fait passer pour un humain augmenté et embaucher comme consultant de sécurité auprès de trois scientifiques en litige avec leur employeur…

Entre voyage dans la galaxie et exploration de mine abandonnée, Schémas artificiels sonde davantage la conscience émergente du narrateur. Ses relations avec d’autres intelligences artificielles dessinent une fresque de personnages non-humains d’une grande profondeur, rappelant le cycle de « La Culture » de Iain Banks. Et à se mettre au service d’humains, AssaSynth découvre à quel point il est délicat de ne pas s’attacher émotionnellement à ceux qu’on protège.

Défaillances systèmes, la première des quatre novellas qui forment « Journal d’un AssaSynth », a reçu les prix Hugo, Nebula, Alex et Locus.

3 editions

Michael Shotter reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Review of 'Artificial condition' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

If you enjoyed "All Systems Red," you'll almost certainly enjoy this as it's a direct follow-up to that story, expanding on the Murderbot character and the surrounding universe in a nicely-executed, quick, and satisfying manner.

Murderbot is a bit sassier and more overtly brash in this one, which at times during the read felt a little forced to me but I ultimately adjusted to the new tone and ended up chalking the change up to a plausible evolution of the character given the events of the first book.

The story is fairly simple and straightforward, which leaves plenty of room for the additional world building and character development that I'd say are the bread and butter of the experience. I particularly enjoyed Murderbot's interactions with ART as they did a lot to check both of those boxes in a fun and novel way.

If you got your fill of Murderbot …

Flauschbuch reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

fun but also thought-provoking

4 stars

Just like in the first book it's entertaining to read Murderbot's perspective on humans and the world in general. I also really liked the transport ship. We learn more about bots and why they help humans even if they don't have to. It's also about freedom and what to with it, consent, trust and responsibility.

laundry0099@bookwyrm.social reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Review of 'Artificial Condition' on 'Storygraph'

5 stars

Murderbot is such a fun character. Never thought a construct could be so relatable but it’s just the cutest. I love when it gets bewildered by humans.

Chungledown Bim reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

I love Murderbot

4 stars

Wild that these books are so cosy. Devoured in about an hour, they're snug little reads that dont need much from you, which is very nice. Mystery, action, media, its got it all! (Loved our new friend ART, I hope it returns.)

Norah reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Review of 'Artificial condition' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

murderbot is TOO GOOD

Frank Burns reviewed Artificial condition by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #2)

Review of 'Artificial condition' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Murderbot continues. This was an easily digested, delicious morsel of a read. The bot has left its benefactors behind to go and find out more about the incident that created it. Along the way it makes a new .. friend. And rescues some dumb humans of course. Despite previously stated caveats about pricing this is recommended.

2022 Re-read
Oh yeah, this is still good stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed this re-read. The addition of a friend for Murderbot just opens up a whole new dimension in the storytelling.
Recommended.