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A review by galacticvampire
Network Effect by Martha Wells
5.0
Murderbot finally got its full-length novel and it was worth every extra page!
It almost felt like two novellas integrated: we begin with SecUnit and an exploration team being kidnapped by possible aliens in a AmongUs set-up and it evolves to a big world building infiltration and rescue mission in the second half.
What I think Martha Wells does incredibly is controlling the pacing with flashbacks and inner monologue in between the constant action sequences, creating an engaging reading experience.
Of course, the highlight of this book is the return of ART, as its dynamic with Murderbot is unparalleled, and it was great learning more about colonies and the mysterious alien remnants.
It almost felt like two novellas integrated: we begin with SecUnit and an exploration team being kidnapped by possible aliens in a AmongUs set-up and it evolves to a big world building infiltration and rescue mission in the second half.
What I think Martha Wells does incredibly is controlling the pacing with flashbacks and inner monologue in between the constant action sequences, creating an engaging reading experience.
Of course, the highlight of this book is the return of ART, as its dynamic with Murderbot is unparalleled, and it was great learning more about colonies and the mysterious alien remnants.