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slow paced with very straightforward writing that completely lacks prose—which is befitting for a narrator who plays out the trope of a typical machine construct.

While the author excels at depicting the emotional mindset of a character, very rarely, are emotions other than annoyance, discomfort, or ambivalence explored.

When character's interact are the novella's strong point—which is unfortunate, due to how little Murderbot is forced to do so in any extended capacity.

an emotional string of tales that follow a format of introduction, background, twist, and conclusion. despite the formulaic style of writing, each tale becomes more poignant than the last—keeping it from becoming stale.

thought-provoking and bittersweet. although one may not be able to change the past, the tragedies always end with a hopeful outlook and the presentation of a love for living—even through the hardships.