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Network Effect by Martha Wells

weaponizedfun's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoyed the full-length novel format, which I feel was missing from some of the earlier books of the series. I greatly enjoyed the return of ART. I still could only give this four stars, but it's good, solid novel from Martha Wells, well deserving of the awards it received.

seguarosaurus's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

runekeon's review against another edition

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5.0

Love these stories.

ellen_is_reading's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
  • 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

5.0

I love these robots and the robots love each other. 

The murderbot series is funny, action packed, and deeply heartfelt. This longer novel was a wonderful continuation of the series. I really liked the chance to spend some extra time with the characters and story, and see some more complex developments for murderbot play out. 

I love you, Murderbot. 

starrynews's review against another edition

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4.0

Another fantastic entry in the Murderbot Diaries. It was nice to have a full length novel as it gave a good opportunity for more character development and a big mystery. It was also interesting to see how several previous storylines came together, and it gives another glimpse on how this universe functions.

yaffamay's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5 rounded up to 4 stars

I really like Murderbot and completely devoured the previous novellas.

With this full length book, I struggled with the middle sections feeling like they dragged on. I even had to reread chapters since I zoned out.

lofi_signify's review against another edition

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5.0

A full length Murderbot story! Gripping from start to finish..

joanna27's review against another edition

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adventurous funny tense medium-paced
  • 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? No

5.0

waheela's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Think Thai was the best one yet.

Loved the return of previous characters and the introdiction of new whom I hope Will continue making an appearance.

So much more to explore and I think the author makes a good job of the gradual progression.

sunshine_ghost's review against another edition

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3.0

Less is more. I found this too long and bogged down by Murderbot’s established narrative style. Don’t get me wrong - I love their narrative voice but through virtue of who who/what Murderbot is, it can get very technical-focused. Overall, I enjoyed the ride but much prefer this series when novella sized.