What I’m Reading: Artificial Condition, by Martha Wells

Murderbot returns, looking for its origin story and some peace and quiet to watch stupid TV shows in. Along the way, it meets a transport with excess time/intelligence on its… well, no hands… and some dumb kid researchers who need security, and has to pass as something it can’t even make eye contact with.

“Yes, the giant transport bot is going to help the construct SecUnit pretend to be human. This will go well.”

As I was hoping for, there’s more background, several mall-like stations are explored even if Murderbot can’t do a lot of social interaction. Several nice fights and “how stupid can Humans be?” bits.

Short and SUPER breezy, but exactly what I want more of.

★★★★★