In "Rogue Protocol," the third installment of 'The Murderbot Diaries' series by Martha Wells, we follow the adventures of Murderbot, a sentient AI with a disdain for humans but a strong sense of duty to protect them. Tasked with uncovering evidence against the nefarious GrayCris corporation, Murderbot finds itself entangled in dangerous missions alongside humans, including dealing with a cheerful bot named Miki. The novella is praised for its action-packed plot, sarcastic humor, and the growth of the endearing character of Murderbot.
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Content warnings include violence, death, and themes of existential crisis and mortality, though it is presented in a way that is humorous and reflective.
From The Publisher:
Rogue Protocol is the third entry in Martha Wells's Hugo, Nebula, Alex, and Locus Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, The Murderbot Diaries.
Starring a human-like android who keeps getting sucked back into adventure after adventure, though it just wants to be left alone, away from humanity and small talk.
Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas?
Sci-fi's favorite antisocial A.I. is back on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions about where Dr. Mensah's SecUnit is.
And Murderbot would rather those questions went away. For good.
"I love Murderbot!"-New York Times bestselling author Ann Leckie
Murderbot Diaries
#1 All Systems Red
#2 Artificial Condition
#3 Rogue Protocol
#4 Exit Strategy
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A short little audiobook treat for a gloomy day! Having such a good time with them!
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4 stars
This is the third book in "The Murderbot Diaries" series.
Murderbot is on a mission to investigate a corporation that may be involved in illegal activities. Along the way, it encounters a group of rogue terraformers who are struggling to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Murderbot must navigate a dangerous and unpredictable landscape, all while grappling with its own feelings of guilt and shame.
Murderbot is awesome with its dry sense of humor like always. Though Murderbot is almost always sarcastic and an introvert , somewhere deep it is kind and emotional. There is an emotional aspect to this one.
A book with engaging characters, fast-paced action, and thought-provoking themes. A must read series which never disappoints.
Happy Reading!
I did not get nearly as invested in this story as I have the others. I read it but were anyone besides murderbot memorable? No :(
Book #3 in the series. Story is so-so, and narration is also OK. I didn’t find anything really outstanding. Having worked in the IT industry for over 37 years, I’m finding these books a bit lame, to be honest. The books are too short, and there is not enough real character development. Nor is there a major “must read/listen story.” Not sure why people are so into the main AI character, and there is very little real humor. Oh well, to each their own.
I've finally picked
The Murderbot Diaries back up, and I couldn't be happier to have done so! The first two stories were even better than I remembered and provided a great background to jump into
Rogue Protocol, yet another delightful dive into the evolving mind of our favorite SecUnit as it navigates the intricacies of its existence.
Wells does a fantastic job fleshing out characters within a handful of pages — this was no exception. Miki was particularly intriguing, walking a path almost parallel to Murderbot's that shows one of the many options open to a "free" construct in this universe. Murderbot's feelings towards Miki were complicated and made sense, given the life it led. I'm curious to see how its thoughts on relationships with humans evolve as it learns more about itself and those around it.
So like, what the fuck was that ending. What the fuck? Jesus H. Christ on a stick, I'm so mad but also kinda impressed. Fuck this pseudo cliffhanger.
Probably my favorite of the series so far, this installment has a little bit of a horror-movie, Ridley-Scott-stuck-on-a-ship-being-stalked-by-an-alien vibe. This plot had more direction and cohesion (largely in terms of character motivation) than the prior book, but there were also plenty of twists and turns that kept me completely engrossed (and that I didn't see coming, but which make perfect sense in hindsight). I also really enjoyed the supporting characters--Miki was absolutely wonderful, not only as a breath of fresh air by bringing a new tone to the book but as a character foil to Murderbot, whose arc is gradually developing in a very interesting way. That scene at the end was one of the most powerful emotional moments in the book. And, as I've come to expect from this series, Murderbot's character voice continues to be immensely entertaining.
I dove into this book shortly after finishing the previous one in this series, and I must say, I’m truly into this series now.
However, for now, this installment stands out as the weakest for me. Don't get me wrong; I still think it's a fantastic book, and I had a great time with it, but I feel like it's the one that contributes the least to the overall arc of the story so far. Except, of course, for the psychological development of the main character, as the events in this book certainly allow Murderbot to better understand itself.
I'm sure that my perception was greatly influenced by my own lack of understanding of the whole situation in which Murderbot got entangled by its own doing. I mean, I understand that it wanted to help Dr. Mensah, but I genuinely didn't grasp the significance of the plot of this book in relation to the others. Though I admit that it's entirely my fault because when it was being explained, I wasn't paying close attention.
Still, this is another solid book in this series, even if it's the first time since I started reading this series that I needed a moment to finish this book due to everything going on in my life. But the ending truly makes me want to immediately dive into the next book in this series.
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About the Author:
MARTHA WELLS has written many fantasy novels, including The Wizard Hunters, Wheel of the Infinite, the Books of the Raksura series (beginning with The Cloud Roads and ending with The Harbors of the Sun), and the Nebula-nominated The Death of the Necromancer, as well as YA fantasy novels, short stories, and non-fiction.
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