Audiobook Network Effect: A Murderbot Novel (The Murderbot Diaries Book 5) by Martha Wells in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Imagine you're a sentient murder machine really tired of human interaction, just wanting to binge your favorite sci-fi show without anyone bothering you. Now imagine that exact feeling, but you're a badass security bot with a penchant for sarcasm and a deep love of human entertainment, suddenly dragged into a crisis when your (non-)friends get captured. That's Murderbot in Network Effect, and honestly? It's the most relatable AI you'll ever meet.
Martha Wells' Network Effect is the fifth book in the wildly popular Murderbot Diaries series, and it's a masterclass in blending high-stakes sci-fi with utterly human (or rather, very non-human-but-very-relatable) humor. This isn't just a book-it's a must-listen audiobook, and here's why: the narrator (a perfect fit for Murderbot's dry, internal monologue) makes the character's voice crackle with authenticity. You hear the eye-rolls, the panic about having to interact with people, and the sheer, overwhelming relief of finally getting to watch a show uninterrupted. The humor lands perfectly in audio, especially when Murderbot describes its deep-seated horror of social obligations. "I caught myself rereading my favorite parts... and I can't recommend it enough," said The New York Times-and they're spot on.
Wells brilliantly weaves together Murderbot's signature internal chaos (that "90 plus percent of my problems are in my head" vibe) with a gripping plot: when Murderbot's human associates are captured and a terrifying old "not-friend" demands help, inertia is no longer an option. You'll find yourself cheering as Murderbot, despite its aversion to people, hatches a plan involving space battles, rogue AIs, and the sheer, unyielding will to avoid one more unnecessary meeting. The audiobook makes the tension palpable-the frantic typing of code, the tense pauses, the quiet moments where Murderbot just wants to be left alone.
It's the perfect blend: the heart-pounding action you crave, wrapped in a package of humor so sharp and real it's like listening to your funniest, most cynical friend dissect the absurdity of modern life. You'll laugh at Murderbot's rants about human bureaucracy, feel its anxiety, and then be utterly invested in its mission. The series' award-winning status (Hugo, Nebula, Locus) isn't just a blur; it's earned, and this book is the perfect entry point for newcomers or a triumphant return for fans. Come for the space battles and the "pew-pew," stay for the most human (and very non-human) AI you'll ever want to spend time with. This audiobook isn't just good-it's the escape you didn't know you needed, delivered with flawless timing and a voice that feels like a long-overdue hug from your most honest, sarcastic companion. Don't just read it-listen to it. You'll be quoting it for weeks.
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