A review by fox_at_the_circus
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

adventurous mysterious reflective 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? No

4.5

This book starts right where the first one finishes. And like the first one it continues with great world building and (background) diversity.
Seeing Murderbot being free for the first time and figuring out what to do and what it wants, was cool.  The reluctant friendship it has with ART was just amazing. ART being so bored at its job, that it decides to help a dangerous stranger is just amazing. In general, this book/series is so good in developing its non-human people and how they see themselves in regard to others and how they interact with each other.
It is also kinda funny to see how Murderbot feels awkward and unsure, but somehow all people it works with so far, really like and appreciate it. Murderbot continues being a relatable character.
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