Book Review: "System Collapse" (The Murderbot Diaries, #7) by Martha Wells
Martha Wells' latest Murderbot novel, 'System Collapse', is an enjoyable addition to her popular sci-fi series. The real highlight, as always, is the snarky, self-aware robot protagonist whose sharp voice and personality shine through.
📍 Science Fiction - Action/Adventure, Cyberpunk
📍 Snarky Cyborg Narrator
📍 Reluctant Hero
📍 Corporate Dystopia
📍 Found Family
The Good Stuff
The writing is sharp and the story is well-paced. Murderbot's interactions with its human companions provide plenty of entertaining moments. Wells does a great job of making an AI construct feel like a fully fleshed-out character.
The Drawbacks
System Collapse feels repetitive at times. The plot is fairly predictable, lacking the freshness of earlier installments. Characterization also feels a tad stagnant - Murderbot and its human friends don't seem to evolve much from previous books.
The Verdict
As a Murderbot fan, I was hoping for a bit more from this latest outing. System Collapse is still a solid, entertaining read that series fans will appreciate. However, it doesn't quite reach the heights of standout entries like Rogue Protocol. I’m hoping Murderbot's next adventure packs more of a punch.