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A review by joshofstl
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
5.0
Artificial Condition is the second novella in the Murderbot Diaries, and it picks up right after the first story leaves off. Despite being a relatively brief read, it's an excellent story that manages to establish new, full-bodied characters in orbit around the protagonist, one of them in particular proving quite endearing. The protagonist itself is also carefully crafted, with a personality all its own.
The plot, like in the first novella, is briskly paced, especially in the second and third acts. The story manages to both create a fun little story arc while also trying to resolve some of the larger questions hovering over the main character and its past. The ending is a. I look forward to what lies ahead for the Murderbot.
Overall, a solid 4.5 stars.
The plot, like in the first novella, is briskly paced, especially in the second and third acts. The story manages to both create a fun little story arc while also trying to resolve some of the larger questions hovering over the main character and its past. The ending is a
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nod to the classic wandering hero, who interacts for but a brief moment with the cast in front of them before leaving them to continue the journey aloneOverall, a solid 4.5 stars.