Fugitive Telemetry

“Humans touch stuff all the time, I wish they wouldn't.”

I was so disappointed, after the finish of [b:Exit Strategy|35519109|Exit Strategy (The Murderbot Diaries, #4)|Martha Wells|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1518642623l/35519109.SY75.jpg|56934601], to realize this is not part of the ART story arch. My bad, I didn't realize publication order is not chronological order. So that's on me, I guess.

That said, I enjoyed going back to the shorter format in Fugitive Telemetry. The shorter form seems like a natural fit for Murderbot's style, especially with its humor and snarky observations, it can get a bit repetitive on the longer novel. It feels more focused and keeps things moving fast.

The murder mystery was entertaining. Murderbot's interactions with Preservation Station's security team—who clearly don't trust it—are as amusing. I love how Murderbot constantly points out human shortcomings. Despite some limitations imposed by the humans around it, Murderbot finds clever ways to navigate these challenges, all while begrudgingly showing more humanity than it admits to.

I need Murderbot in my life.