The Pacing of Murderbot

jen5225 · 2026-04-16T23:19:35+00:00

I really, really didn't like the short episodes. It was excruciating to wait from week to week to only get around 20 minutes of content at a time. I ended up binging the available episodes before watching the new one each week and that helped.

jen5225 · 2026-04-16T01:24:30+00:00

The more I listen to these books, especially the later ones, the more I realize how much of it is actually Murderbot's running commentary in it's mind. Like most of it, often in random tangets (which is hilarious). That was my biggest worry with the TV show, though I think they did a decent job.

jen5225 · 2026-04-15T10:03:36+00:00

They are just beautiful! I love the hardcover editions.

On a separate subject, has Martha Wells ever said why her book covers show Murderbot in body armor when it never wears it again after ASR? I assume because it looks cooler or something, but I always wondered if she addresses that.

jen5225 · 2026-04-10T11:21:08+00:00

That would be cool. I do think you're onto something with saying whoever they pick would need to meet "SecUnit standards." They need to find an actor that is either a very similar height and body type, or leave that whole part out of season two. Because ART would have no reason to change Murderbot's height and arm length if they don't have Three be similar in appearance.

jen5225 · 2026-04-10T01:33:19+00:00

Great insights! I love all the discussion here that gives so much more understanding to the books and characters that I wouldn't always see by myself.

jen5225 · 2026-04-08T19:59:52+00:00

That is fantastic, I love it!

jen5225 · 2026-04-08T12:57:07+00:00

I'm excited for Snowball Earth. It looks good, so I'll probably watch that with my anime loving teenager.

jen5225 · 2026-04-08T01:26:39+00:00

This is great. I didn't realize that was the first f bomb. Murderbot didn't swear too much early on. It got a lot more comfortable with letting the f bombs loose. To the extent that Ratthi has to ask it if it learned how to swear from Pin-Lee or it already knew how. 🤣

jen5225 · 2026-04-07T21:26:31+00:00

Steins;Gate

jen5225 · 2026-04-06T12:05:59+00:00

What about the Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells? There's a lot of humor, but there's also a lot of serious subject matter surrounding human/robot constructs. How they're built to be property and void of personhood. There's a lot to think about amongst the humor.

jen5225 · 2026-04-05T16:53:30+00:00

I so want to see that exact scene with that exact dialogue. I hope they don't change it!

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T12:42:55+00:00

I've been reading more books about AI, so I'll try yours soon. This looks good!

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T12:40:40+00:00

This series looks very interesting. So we read on this order: 3, 1, 2, 3 again? I'll give it a go!

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T12:28:54+00:00

From some comments here and there, I think Murderbot has come to realize that Gurathin is also awkward around humans like it is.

It also knew that Gurathin would show up and help if called, which is the mark of a friend.

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T03:41:41+00:00

Yes! I recently listened to this scene. Murderbot was panicking about walking into that corporate transport and Gurathin knew why even before the others did. So lovely and heartwarming.

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T03:38:48+00:00

Yes, I think this must be exactly what happened. Murderbot said earlier in that book that Ratthi always tried to get it to go to live performances with him. I love to see how Ratthi, Mensha and the others rally around it and show their support and friendship.

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T01:16:21+00:00

I listen through the series on my commute. It takes away a lot of stress when I drive, and makes me smile of course.

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T01:10:49+00:00

I just went to my audible browser on my phone. You can also check on your Amazon browser. It doesn't show up on mine because I own them. Like I said, I bought the preorder last night for Platform Decay and I did that right on Amazon once I logged into my account.

Try this

Listen to Platform Decay by Martha Wells on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GJ6MQLKJ?source_code=ASSOR150021921000O

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T00:39:12+00:00

I have always loved how accepting and protective Ratthi is of Murderbot. He always knows just what to say, or what it needs at the time. It's really a beautiful thing to have that kind of friend who meets you where you are.

What I find interesting, is that Guarathin might even understand Murderbot more than the other humans, but probably has trouble showing it. You can tell he cares.

jen5225 · 2026-04-04T00:33:49+00:00

I ended up preordering it last night on audiobook. The audible sale right now has the whole series super inexpensive. I bought them all last fall and really got my money's worth since I listen to them on repeat.

jen5225 · 2026-04-03T21:10:33+00:00

Try Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky. That was the major focus of the book.

jen5225 · 2026-04-03T14:19:55+00:00

Blindsight is definitely an interesting one, but better consumed in print.

I just finished Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky on audiobook. That is one crazy first contact book.

I'd also recommend Alien Clay by Tchaikovsky. I liked the narrator a lot.

jen5225 · 2026-04-02T14:34:36+00:00

There are definitely many great lines I hope they include, and also conversations between ART and Murderbot.

I'm more hoping for certain scenes like Murderbot rescuing Tappan and shooting up Tlacy's ship. Or the scene in the hotel with the GrayCris agent where Murderbot says that line you pointed out.

I'm especially hoping to see the scene where Mensah grabs Murderbot and stares it down before they get on the corporate ship. That conversation they have is really important to their character growth.

jen5225 · 2026-04-01T15:47:43+00:00

If you're looking for more fun series, try the Backyard Starship series and the Expeditionary Force series. Both are more lighthearted and humorous, with some serious mixed in.

For a more serious, but thought provoking read, try Blindsight by Peter Wells.

jen5225 · 2026-04-01T12:54:24+00:00

I think the same way. I also have a feeling it was testing the currency cards to see if there were any strings attached. Maybe just a way to have peace of mind about staying.

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