Network Effect

Pages ‘n Pines Grading Scale:

5 - Amazing
4 - Really liked it
3 - Liked it
2 - Okay
1 - Didn't like

During my reading, I thought the pacing had a few lulls in it but looking back, I'm glad there were calmer moments here and there. As the first (and so far only) full length novel in the Murderbot Diaries, I loved Network Effect and I think it (or maybe Exit Strategy) is my favorite in the series so far.

Oh also, ART IS BACK BABYYYYY!!!

The shift from the super fast pacing of the novellas to the medium pace of the novel took a second to get used to but it was all very enjoyable even during that adjusting period. The length of the novel allowed for more emotional interactions than usual, longer action scenes, and more attention to the atmosphere buildup.

One of my favorite parts was the bits and pieces of HelpMe.file interspersed throughout the story and having to piece it together and wonder why the heck it's being shown to me. I also really adored the multiple POVs towards the end I thought they were used really well, particularly the contrast between SecUnit and SecUnit 3! Oh yeah did I forget to mention? THERE'S A NEW SECUNIT!!

A great addition to the story and fantastic first novel length book. Looking forward to seeing where SecUnit goes in this sort of “second season” it feels like Wells is setting up.