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Rogue Protocol: Murderbot Still Delivers
Rogue Protocol is another solid book in the Murderbot Diaries series. It's got everything fans love: our favorite security unit's grumpy heroism, funny thoughts, and big love for TV shows. I listened to it as an audiobook, and Kevin R. Free's narration is just spot on. He totally gets Murderbot's mix of grumpiness and quiet caring, making every little sigh and thought come through. It's a quick, fun listen that keeps up the series' cool mix of action, jokes, and surprisingly real character stuff.
This time, Murderbot ends up on an empty terraforming place, looking into a possible company cover-up. The setting is fresh, giving Murderbot new stuff to deal with. There are some tense parts and more of those brilliant, flat-out funny comments that make the series so addicting. Martha Wells is great at mixing tricky company secrets with Murderbot's very real wish to just be left alone to watch its shows.
Spoiler alert: Some plot details ahead.
What I really liked in this book was checking out the abandoned station and the surprising dangers there. Plus, we meet the independent bot, Miki. Murderbot isn't usually keen on helping others, but its efforts to protect Miki add a surprising touch of warmth. It shows how much Murderbot is growing, even if it would rather just chill and watch its shows.
Even though Rogue Protocol isn't as big as some of the longer sci-fi stories I usually go for, it nails its smaller, focused plot. It's amazing how much Wells packs into such a short book. The dangers feel real, and the ideas about AI rights and company rules are interesting. This book felt more like an important adventure for Murderbot itself, helping its character grow, instead of a huge, galaxy-saving mission. That fits perfectly for this part of the series.
Bottom line: Rogue Protocol is a great next step in Murderbot's story. If you're already into this charming, grumpy security unit, you should definitely check this one out. It really shows how much awesome stuff can fit into a tight, smart, and super entertaining package.
This time, Murderbot ends up on an empty terraforming place, looking into a possible company cover-up. The setting is fresh, giving Murderbot new stuff to deal with. There are some tense parts and more of those brilliant, flat-out funny comments that make the series so addicting. Martha Wells is great at mixing tricky company secrets with Murderbot's very real wish to just be left alone to watch its shows.
Spoiler alert: Some plot details ahead.
What I really liked in this book was checking out the abandoned station and the surprising dangers there. Plus, we meet the independent bot, Miki. Murderbot isn't usually keen on helping others, but its efforts to protect Miki add a surprising touch of warmth. It shows how much Murderbot is growing, even if it would rather just chill and watch its shows.
Even though Rogue Protocol isn't as big as some of the longer sci-fi stories I usually go for, it nails its smaller, focused plot. It's amazing how much Wells packs into such a short book. The dangers feel real, and the ideas about AI rights and company rules are interesting. This book felt more like an important adventure for Murderbot itself, helping its character grow, instead of a huge, galaxy-saving mission. That fits perfectly for this part of the series.
Bottom line: Rogue Protocol is a great next step in Murderbot's story. If you're already into this charming, grumpy security unit, you should definitely check this one out. It really shows how much awesome stuff can fit into a tight, smart, and super entertaining package.
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