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Artificial Condition

By: Martha Wells
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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The follow-up to the hugely popular science fiction action-adventure All Systems Red

Artificial Condition continues The Murderbot Diaries, a science fiction series that tackles questions of the ethics of sentient robotics. It appeals to fans of Westworld, Ex Machina, Ann Leckie's Imperial Raadch series, or Iain M. Banks' Culture novels. The main character is a deadly security droid that has bucked its restrictive programming and is balanced between contemplative self-discovery and an idle instinct to kill all humans. "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure."

It has a dark past - one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself "Murderbot." But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more.

Teaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don't want to know what the "A" stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue.

What it discovers will forever change the way it thinks.

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Who doesn't love sassy bots? :D

Wonderfully written and narrated. The characters are so funny and sassy, it was a joy to listen to. Such a refreshing sci-fi series!

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Cleverly done…

I do like a good series where I can get my teeth into. Never thought that a MurderBot would be that thing…

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Artificial Condition

A lively and fun tale of discovery for Murder Bot. The first 3 books were on a free offer but to be honest I will be buying the forth and in all likelihood the full series. Couldn't put it down.

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Brilliant series

Normally I am limited with audiobooks because I am quite picky with narrators. This series is wonderfully read and constantly gripping. I cannot wait for the next installment

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Great SF

I can see why Ann Leckie gave her recommendation There were echoes of Imperial Radch. All in all a good listen.

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Even better than book 1

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The relationship with ART took this up another level.
Narrator is great fit.
Loved it

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Great edition to the series

I’m really enjoying this series- love the robot main character- murderbot with a conscience- it has a bit of a sci-fi adult Pinocchio feel to it. Lots of dry humour too. Really brought alive by the fab narrator. I’m looking forward to the next one.

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hilarious

I love this so much. the tone is amazing. Murderbot's bafflement over human interactions and their own anxieties are very relatable XD

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I love this series - no spoilers

The writing style is absolutely excellent, I love the dry humour and excellent plot twists! I recommend this series very highly!

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Captivating

This was a captivating story. It had a bit of a Hail Mary by Andy Wier vibe.

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