Exit Strategy [Dramatized Adaptation]

The Murderbot Diaries [Dramatized Adaptation] #4

by Martha Wells, Aure Nash (reader), Alysia Beltran (reader)

Murderbot wasn’t programmed to care. So, its decision to help the only human who ever showed it respect must be a system glitch, right?

Having traveled the width of the galaxy to unearth details of its own murderous transgressions, as well as those of the GrayCris Corporation, Murderbot is heading home to help Dr. Mensah—its former owner (protector? friend?)—submit evidence that could prevent GrayCris from destroying more colonists in its never-ending quest for profit.

But who’s going to believe a SecUnit gone rogue?

And what will become of it when it’s caught?

Genres: Science Fiction, Audiobook, Fiction, Space

3 pages, Audio CD

Published November 16, 2023

About the author

Martha Wells has been an SF/F writer since her first fantasy novel was published in 1993, and her work includes The Books of the Raksura series, the Ile-Rien series, The Murderbot Diaries series, and other fantasy novels, most recently Witch King (Tordotcom, 2023). She has also written media tie-in fiction for Star Wars, Stargate: Atlantis, and Magic: the Gathering, as well as short fiction, YA novels, and non-fiction. She has won Nebula Awards, Hugo Awards, Locus Awards, and a Dragon Award, and her work has appeared on the Philip K. Dick Award ballot, the British Science Fiction Association Award ballot, the USA Today Bestseller List, the Sunday Times Bestseller List, and the New York Times Bestseller List. She is a member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, and her books have been published in twenty-five languages.

She is also a consulting producer on The Murderbot Diaries series for Apple TV+.

Reviews

[Sarah Hillocks · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot with Graycris thickens 👀 it was great to see Murderbot reunite with Dr Mensah and the original crew. Wonderfully paced!

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun ride as always 4.5 ⭐️

I listened to the Graphic Audio this time around… and MAN I do love me some sassy pants SecUnit.

We went back to his woman in this book (which I wish the woman was ME 🙄🤚🏽!) Anyways… SecUnits feelings are only growing… and growing for Dr.Mensah??? Guys I’m keeping count of how many times he grabs a girl by the waste by saving her. MARTHA WELLS KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING???

I have a goal to finish this series by May when the new AppleTV+ Series comes out. I hope they do this series justice and make it good. CROSSING MY FINGERZ AND TOEZ

👹👏

[Erika · Rating 4 out of 5]

These audio dramatization are really quite good. The voice actors like David CuiCui really play the roles well. Sounds and music add to the depth of the performance too. The only criticism I have is that the Graphic Novel version is abridged or at least modified from the printed one.

It's not like large chunks are left out but definitely sentences and paragraphs.

I like to sometimes read while listening and it can be a challenge.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, by this one I'm starting to see some patterns and story points more clearly. Obviously a commentary on AI technology and human use of it, but I also feel like Martha is addressing neurodivergency throughout the books. So many different parallels between Murderbot and several autistic adults I'm friends with. I apologize if this has been part of the point the whole time 🙃. But still: super sci-fi, but very well written.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic Plot: Murderbot goes to rescue Mensah and figure out what it wants from its existence.

This is a definite close to the arc so far, bringing Murderbot together with its crew from the first book. It's a really good finish, while leaving plenty of space open for more stories later. The pacing is solid, the humor is on point, and the action is intense. A great entry.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Murderbot is reunited with his humans and contemplates his future. As usual, there's a healthy dose of sass, action, and humor.

I love Murderbot's growing range of emotions (and a lot of those seem to be aimed at Dr. Mensah??) This is a great addition to the series and my Murderbot binge will continue in earnest.

5/5 stars

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was just okay. I think I didn't like the dramatized version as much as I thought I would. The guy reading for Murderbot sounds like the nerdy nuclear scientist on the Simpsons, sooooo.... not as good as the regular guy.

[Richard Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm really enjoying these dramatisations. MB is off to rescue his 'favourite' humans from the nasty corporations... Again! His snarkiness is great fun and his use of expletives is always right on point.

[steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. As before, the first two novellas are still my fave! Will continue the series (re)read soon, I hope 🙏

[Erin Hogle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addictive! Best one yet! I adore these dramatization audio books, so much fun!

[nigel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book highly recommend

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 rounded up to 5 🌟

[MissSusie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this Graphic Audio series!!

[Crystal Bobbitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

AUDIO

[K D · Rating 4 out of 5]

MB reunites with his crew from book 1 after it realizes that it may have gotten Dr Mensah in trouble.

[Jac · Rating 3 out of 5]

As much as I enjoy the humour and action in every Murderbot edition. This one was very much lacking in plot. I felt like this novella could have been added to the last one or even added to #5. It felt very lacking In substance and purpose as I was wondering why this was it’s own separate thing it honestly felt like a second half to story instead of its own individual thing.
This oops won’t stop me from continuing though.
Onward to book 5!!!!

[Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorry, I’m bored. :( we need less internal yappin and more doing.