by Martha Wells
Series: The Murderbot Diaries #3
Narrator: Kevin R. Free
Length: 3 hours and 46 minutes
Genres: Science Fiction
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 5 cups
Who knew being a heartless killing machine would present so many moral dilemmas?
Sci-fi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is back on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions about where Dr. Mensah's SecUnit is.
And Murderbot would rather those questions went away. For good.
The Murderbot Diaries written by Martha Wells and narrated by Kevin R. Free are addictive science-fiction novels with humor and suspense that offer the reader a plethora of questions to ponder about AI Intelligence. Rogue Protocol is the third novel and has our SecUnit struggling with performing his own mission and protecting humans who find themselves in danger.
The series offers an overall arc surrounding an incident with GrayCris Corporation the makers of our Murderbot. Our SecUnit is offline and rogue. With each book we meet a new bot and I love the different personalities that are emerging. Murderbot is posing as a security consultant and exploring an abandoned facility when he stumbles across humans with their own security team and a bot named Miki.
This was intense and fascinating as we spent a lot of time in Murderbot’s head. His interactions with Miki and struggles in dealing with the humans and the other security team made for an addictive listen. In fact, I listened to this in a single sitting. Thank goodness for wireless headphones! Twists, turns and heart-pounding action scenes with deadly bots made for some white-knuckle moments. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next audiobook.
Kevin R. Free does a stellar job of giving voice to our SecUnit. He captures his hesitation, subtle wit and uncertainty. His tone and pacing enhance an already engaging and well-written tale. If you have a choice, I recommend listening.
Rogue Protocol is perfect for fans of science fiction, but a fantastic crossover for fans of suspense, humor and those who like to ponder the big questions about humanity and technology. Heck, it’s a fun series with an engaging protagonist who will steal your heart.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells, narrated by Kevin R. Free was another addictive installment in the Murderbot Diaries. A must for #SciFi fans #iloveaudiobooks Share on X
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Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
I listened to the first in this series and really enjoyed it. I have the second waiting for me so I will have to get to is soon to pick this one up too.
Mary
MarthaE
I will have to keep my eye on these in case I can get them on sale.
Glad you are still enjoying the series.
Olivia-Savannah Roach
It sounds like you’re really loving this series and I absolutely adore that sci-fi is being meshed with humor. True to my idea of reading more sci-fi I just finished Illuminae and loved the combination of humor and sci-fi there so I should love it here too!
sherry fundin
Thanks for adding to my reading list. LOL
Debbie Haupt
Yes this series is on my list Kim. Thanks
Dani Eide
I love this series. Wells did an excellent job with the Murderbot. I read the book in one sitting. Thank goodness it’s a novella. I like the idea of listening to the book the next time around, having a voice to Murderbot will make it fun.
Tyler H. Jolley
Nice review, Kimba! I’m digging novellas right now. It’s been so busy lately, they keep me moving forward for sure.
Ethan
It is kind of crazy to think of how much of the stuff we consider sci-fi is either already a reality or close to becoming one. I’m happy to leave this in the hands of fiction authors lol
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I read these books in the fall and loved them. Miki was such a fantastic character and I really enjoyed the relationship that developed between Miki and Murderbot. It’s good to know that the audio was well done.
Jen
Oh – this sounds like a lot of fun! I’m not familiar. Are all the previous books this short as well? If so, I may pick up a couple for those “in between” times for a quick listen.
Kimberly
Hey Jen, yes these are all novellas and make an excellent listen. Perfect between books or short trip listens. I love them.
sjhigbee
A great review, Kimberly:).
Lorna
I don’t read a lot of science fiction but these do sound unique to me. Maybe someday I will get the chance to read one. Glad you enjoyed it!
Greg
Love this series! I particularly liked this one, it got intense . and I imagine listening on audio is so fun!!
Heidi
A five cup rating. I read the first one, it was weird, but I liked it. I need to get back to this series. I should try it on audio.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m sure you already know I love this series to death. Reading your review makes me want to go listen to the whole thing all over again. Or at least go watch a few episodes of The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. Outstanding review!
Lindsi
I have the first book in this series, but haven’t found the time to read it yet! I’ve only heard good things about the series, so I guess I should start it soon! I’m happy you’re enjoying them! I might have to try the audio since you’ve rated it so highly. <3
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? ?
JoLee @ Wickedly Delicious Book Blog
I love some Twist and Turns in my reads. Really need to give this Genre a try one day.
Sophia Rose
I agree that it is incredibly addicting to listen in to these stories. His interaction with Mikki and how he perceived things about her was as great as the action.
kindlemom1
I’m not a huge science fiction girl in books (love TV shows though!) but this does sound interesting!
Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
This isn’t something I’d pick up on my own, Kimberly, but it sounds rather fascinating. I’ll see if my library carries it. 🙂
Bonnie @ For the Love of Words
I honestly keep meaning to start this series and then never get around to it. I have no idea why.
Nick
If ever there was a book that is a Kim book, this is it! Science-fiction, mystery is so up your alley. I’m glad you loved it!
Ailyn Koay
i did read Murder Bot during my holidays! I am glad you love it too
Melliane
I heard so many great things about this series and I think I really need to try it as well!
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
I don’t think I’ve seen a single duff review of this Murderbot series yet. It does look so good and I like that you say it goes philosophically deeper into questions of AI rather than just being another scifi adventure. Pretty good for such a short book