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  • Written by: Martha Wells
  • Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
  • Length: 3 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (298 ratings)

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Artificial Condition

Written by: Martha Wells
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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Publisher's Summary

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.

©2018 Martha Wells (P)2018 Recorded Books

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Too short again. I’m not buying another in the series.

It feels like the first two books should have been combined into one story. This author/publisher is making money off breaking up chapters of a single book into multiple books. I love the story, but the cost is too much for ~3-4 hours of listening. Good story Martha. You’ve lost a listener.

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  • 2018-05-11

Such a great follow up to the first Murderbot

Throughout, I just kept thinking, “I love Murderbot. And [Redacted]. And [Redacted].” I only wish there had been more and I can’t wait for the next part in the series!!!

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Looking forward to more...

Another fun entry in the Murderbot series. At only a few hours it's basically a short story that continues from the last. I'm very much looking forward to the next entry.

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Love the Murderbot series so far

Really good storyline, some books are super short though...come on Wells!

Kevin Free does a good job and gives the characters life - so far am enjoying it.

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Murderbot strikes again!

Much as I enjoyed ALL SYSTEMS RED, seeing Murderbot begin a new adventure with its new freedom was even more entertaining. Not only did it come across new “friends” and face new challenges, the action and pacing were even tighter.

Murderbot returns to its past on a new mission and is confronted with new challenges about what it is supposed to be.

Murderbot’s charm and wit is on full display as it works to uncover its own secrets and forge a new path forward. ART is the perfect companion and I hope to see more of this strange little duo going forward.

The book is full of fantastic moments, making it fun from start to finish. I look forward to the next one!

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Same level 5 star story as the first book

This story got me incredibly hooked. Outstanding narrator.
Nothing that I didn't like, so definitely recommend to anyone

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Keep coming back!

Every time I read this book(three times and counting) I like it more! ART is the best character!

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I love murderbot and he evolves as we go

This series has me totally hooked. His personality evolves across the books and I am always rooting for him.

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  • 2023-12-02

Terrific Story

This is an excellent novelette, and a terrific series, the kind of sci-fi story I most enjoy, without the usual padding of the longer tales. The reader does a very good job and is easy to' listen to.

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Murderbot lives up to its name

A great continuation to the first novella. There is some humour in the circumstances they find themselves (and the humans they are trying to assist), and the plot is tight and well written. Enjoyable sequel.

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