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Network Effect: A Murderbot Novel

Martha Wells ()

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Murderbot Diaries #
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAnxietyCaptivity

Synopsis

WINNER of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus Awards! The first full-length novel in Martha Wells' New York Times and USA Today bestselling Murderbot Diaries series. Named a Best of the Year by NPR | Book Riot | Polygon “ I caught myself rereading my favorite parts... and I can’t recommend it enough. ” —The New York Times You know that feeling when you’re at work, and you’ve had enough of people, and then the boss walks in with yet another job that needs to be done right this second or the world will end, but all you want to do is go home and binge your favorite shows? And you're a sentient murder machine programmed for destruction? Congratulations, you're Murderbot. Come for the pew-pew space battles, stay for the most relatable A.I. you’ll read this century. — I’m usually alone in my head, and that’s where 90 plus percent of my problems are. When Murderbot's human associates (not friends, never friends) are captured and another not-friend from its past requires urgent assistance, Murderbot must choose between inertia and drastic action. Drastic action it is, then. The Murderbot Diaries All Systems Red Artificial Condition Rogue Protocol Exit Strategy Network Effect Fugitive Telemetry System Collapse At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Tags

Science FictionAdventureSpace OperaCharacter-DrivenHumorous SF

Is Network Effect: A Murderbot Novel appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A sentient security android with social anxiety navigates space battles and rescue missions while dealing with unwanted human relationships. Contains action violence and the protagonist's internal struggles with identity and autonomy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and anxiety.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will love Murderbot's sarcastic personality and relatable feelings about social situations, plus exciting space adventures.