Book description
All Systems Red Review
You've never heard a security android this gloriously jaded.
Martha Wells delivers something extraordinary in this audiobook - a narrator who's simultaneously the most unreliable and trustworthy guide you'll ever encounter. Murderbot's internal monologue crackles with sardonic wit as it recounts its latest assignment gone sideways, and you'll find yourself hanging on every deliciously bitter observation about human nature.
The beauty lies in the contradictions. This self-proclaimed "heartless killing machine" who watches soap operas for comfort, who's surgically modified its own personality inhibitors just to avoid small talk, somehow becomes the most compelling protector of the very humans it claims to disdain. The audiobook format amplifies this perfectly - you're trapped inside Murderbot's head, hearing every exasperated sigh and reluctant admission of concern.
Wells builds her corporate-dominated future with economical precision, letting Murderbot's dry commentary reveal entire worlds of inequality and exploitation. When the neighboring research station goes dark, what could have been another space thriller transforms into something sharper - a meditation on autonomy, identity, and the messy business of caring about others.
The real magic happens in Murderbot's relationship with its human charges. Their bumbling incompetence and genuine affection gradually穿透its cynical armor in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable. You'll laugh at Murderbot's horror when forced into social situations, then hold your breath during the perfectly executed action sequences.
This isn't just science fiction - it's a character study wrapped in space opera, narrated by someone who'd rather be watching their favorite serial. The audiobook captures every nuance of Murderbot's voice, making its journey from corporate property to something approaching freedom feel viscerally real.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience