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Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
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really liked it
bookshelves: audio, libby-app, read-in-2024, sci-fi, short-stories

Dealing with humans is exhausting.

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I was sort of surprised to find out that this one takes place before Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries, #5), making this a prequel of sorts.
And while it was a oh! that's different! in a good way sort of surprise, I was a tad let down that I wasn't getting an ART and Murderbot adventure.

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Alright, so this one shows what happened right after MB decided to hang around on Preservation Station after the end Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4). It should be a peaceful kind of life for them from here on out, but humans are going to human, so naturally, one of the damn things turns up dead.
And not from natural causes.

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So this is the story of Murderbot solving a murder.
And of course, he's got to win the trust of the human security officers who don't trust our SecUnit not to start rampaging all over the place.

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As far as the mystery goes, there were enough clues sprinkled in to let me guess whodunnit, but the why remained a mystery for me till the big reveal at the end.

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Overall, another fun installment.
Recommended!
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Reading Progress

June 18, 2024 – Started Reading
June 18, 2024 – Shelved
July 3, 2024 – Finished Reading

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E.M. Williams I had the same reaction to the timing, but still enjoyed it.


Anne I just downloaded the latest book and I've got my fingers crossed that ART is in this one.


message 3: by Chad (new)

Chad Does it actually take place out of order or did you read books in the wrong order again?


Anne Unbelievably, this one is actually a prequel and I did read them in the correct order.
Miracles DO happen!


Anne It's how we all feel, I think. lol


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Angelo F I have books 1-5 awaiting for me in my shelf.
I’ve seen mixed reviews. I hope I’ll like them.


message 8: by Angelo F (new) - added it

Angelo F Oh, just found out I can’t edit posts here. 🤪 Need to me more careful with my grammar next time.


Anne Nobody cares about grammar on these threads. lol
We all have fat fingers. I hope you like them! I don't think they're for everybody, but...fingers crossed for you, Angelo!


message 10: by Debora (new) - added it

Debora Santo So we should read #5 before #6 even if that's not according to the timeline of events? I'm looking to start this series next month, so I want to do it right :D


message 11: by Anne (new) - rated it 4 stars

Anne I think it would be better to go in the order they were published. Then again I don't know how much difference it would actually make since it just goes back and explains a teeny bump of time in the past.


message 12: by Debora (new) - added it

Debora Santo Thanks for clarifying! I guess either way would work, but I'll follow the publishing order then.


message 13: by Anne (new) - rated it 4 stars

Anne Hope this series ends up being a winner for you, Debora!


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Debora Santo I've heard it usually sits well with neurodivergent folks and I'm enjoying the robot perspective from the Monk and Robot duology (I'm listening to the second book as we speak), so it felt like the right next choice and I'm pretty confident that I'll love it.


message 15: by Anne (new) - rated it 4 stars

Anne The main complaint I see is that while there is a somewhat overarching story about evil corporations, the plot really doesn't "move" that way. It's mostly about this secbot navigating the feelings they won't admit to having. lol


message 16: by Debora (new) - added it

Debora Santo Haha, still sounds like fun and even more complex than just simply having evil corporations as the bad guys :D


message 17: by Anne (new) - rated it 4 stars

Anne Exactly the way I feel, but everyone is different. lol


message 18: by Allie (new)

Allie I’m going to steal “Humans are going to human” as the perfect phrase for SO MANY situations.


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