Book description
March 15th
Dear Diary,
Just finished listening to Artificial Condition and I'm still processing what Martha Wells managed to pack into these few hours. Our narrator-well, Murderbot, technically-returns with that same dry, sardonic wit that made the first book such a delight, but now there's something deeper bubbling beneath all that snark.
The audiobook format really works here. Murderbot's internal monologue feels intimate, almost like having a conversation with that socially awkward, violence-prone SecUnit who'd rather watch entertainment feeds than deal with actual humans. The narrator captures that perfectly-equal parts exasperated and deadly.
What struck me most was how Wells uses this sequel to dig into Murderbot's trauma. We knew it had a dark past, but watching it actively seek out those memories, voluntarily heading toward the place where everything went wrong? That's brave storytelling. The partnership with ART-the Research Transport vessel with the unprintable acronym for a name-provides exactly the right balance of humor and genuine connection.
The mystery unfolds naturally, and I found myself genuinely surprised by the revelations. More than that, though, I was moved by Murderbot's journey toward understanding itself. It's rare to find a character who feels both alien and deeply human.
Wells has crafted something special here-science fiction that's simultaneously a thrilling adventure and a thoughtful exploration of autonomy, trauma, and what it means to be more than your programming.
Listening to this felt like discovering a perfect sequel that somehow exceeded the original.
Until tomorrow's listen,
A devoted fan
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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