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ahoyitsjoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
chris_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Violence and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Slavery, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
ritabriar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Artificial Condition is the second in the series. It has a succinct plot with elements of the series story line plus a stand-alone story for this book. For escapist literature, it's incredibly kind and also thoughtful about big questions like, What makes one a person? What is a person's responsibility to other people around them?
This book contains characters who appreciate the prickly and socially-inept person for its non-social skills. (And obvious caring, in spite of its inability to people right now. Or ever.) Murderbot continues to be snarky and wonderful. We love an asshole with a heart of gold. Oh! This is also the book that establishes Murderbot as explicitly Aro-Ace. While there are issues with that, in the Aro-Ace robot trope, Murderbot is also a fully developed and realized person.
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Dysphoria, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate Corporate abuse The right people are held to account.kirchnerkd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Slavery, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death
lonelylooper's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Medical content, and Mass/school shootings
jennifermreads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
So, on our return trip, we got to go on Murderbot’s mission to discover how he earned his name. But, bonus of all bonuses, we also got to meet ART who immediately began competing for title of “our favorite robot.”
This was another fast-paced, quick read. Because of the snappy dialogue and rapid plot movement, it is a perfect choice for a road trip read. Be aware, though, if you have kids along for the ride, there is a now-reassigned/slaved “sex bot” as well as gun violence.
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Slavery
kryg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Gore and Slavery
cardaisy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I also particularly enjoyed the friendship between Murderbot and ART - I'm really hoping that ART shows up again in future books! Also the narration by Kevin R. Free continues to be top tier
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Medical content and Kidnapping
Minor: Slavery and Murder
freemakd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
ctara2123's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Slavery and Medical content