All Systems Red - Rambling Readers

Nick Barlow reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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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.

Stephen reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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4 stars

On a re-read this book is really growing on me. The protagonist is a cyborg with severe anxiety, acting as disposable security for a corporate contract on the frontier. Shame it's so short!

Frank Burns reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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4 stars

This was excellent. The first person from the central character is what sells it. Murderbot is a great creation, injecting the humour and narrative drive into the story. This is a novella so the wider setting is only hinted at but it is nicely self contained as well. A few trenchant points are made about free will and slavery but mostly this was just fun. A small note about pricing though. These are novellas not novels and I got the first one for 2.99 which is a fair price. The next 3 range from 6 to 8 quid and that's a bit off if you ask me. It doesn't affect my review score as that is not the author's problem but I bang it up here as a PSA.

2022 Re-read.
I am just going through a few re-reads while I wait for a few pre-orders to land. A re-read …

This was excellent. The first person from the central character is what sells it. Murderbot is a great creation, injecting the humour and narrative drive into the story. This is a novella so the wider setting is only hinted at but it is nicely self contained as well. A few trenchant points are made about free will and slavery but mostly this was just fun. A small note about pricing though. These are novellas not novels and I got the first one for 2.99 which is a fair price. The next 3 range from 6 to 8 quid and that's a bit off if you ask me. It doesn't affect my review score as that is not the author's problem but I bang it up here as a PSA.

2022 Re-read.
I am just going through a few re-reads while I wait for a few pre-orders to land. A re-read is a soothing thing that I realised I had not been doing enough of these last few years. Now, a re-read can be quick read as one is going over familiar ground, or you can take your time and see things you may have missed.
This remains nicely punchy on a re-read. Murderbot is such a compelling creation that you are just carried along with it on a nicely tight little tale.
Recommended.

David Eldred reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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4 stars

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

Radioactivestardust reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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4 stars

I had a hard time getting into the book at the beginning. Mainly because of the very easy prose and some world building issues. However, at 45% it finally made click and i had a great time. It has a very satisfactory ending and I enjoyed a lot of parts very much.

Kévin reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

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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.