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Network Effect

A Murderbot Novel
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Network Effect by Martha Wells is a Sci-Fi adventure featuring Murderbot, a part-human, part-robot construct who just wants to be left alone to watch its favourite shows. However, when a mission goes awry, Murderbot is plunged into a dangerous situation filled with peril, guiding it to confront its fears and reassess its relationships with its human companions. This thrilling tale combines action, humour, and a deep look into the nature of identity and freedom.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling, character-driven sci-fi with a dash of dry humour. It delves deep into themes of autonomy and friendship, featuring a charmingly sarcastic AI protagonist navigating complex human emotions and high-stakes adventures. If you're a fan of thought-provoking narratives intertwined with witty banter and action-packed escapades, this story will likely captivate you.

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The New York Times and USA Today bestselling Murderbot series exploded onto the scene in 2017, and the world has not been the same, since.

'We are all a little bit Murderbot.' - NPR

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The New York Times and USA Today bestselling Murderbot series exploded onto the scene in 2017, and the world has not been the same, since. The series has grown with every release, with book #2 debuting at 95 on the USA Today Bestseller List, #3 at 77, and #4 at 48. A quarter of a million copies later, Murderbot is back in its highly-anticipated, first, full-length standalone novel. Network Effect offers an opportunity like never before for bookstore readers to dive into the series. 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.

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Network Effect by Martha Wells is lauded for its engaging and witty narrative, particularly the character of Murderbot, who provides both humour and depth. Readers appreciate the novel's blend of action and introspection, making it an absorbing read for fans of science fiction. It is noted for its interesting character development and an intriguing storyline that balances excitement with emotional complexity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250229854

Publisher: Tor.Com

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tor.Com

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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 nonfiction. Her New York Times and USA Today-bestselling Murderbot Diaries series has won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards.

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