Review: Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries #4) by Martha Wells

4 stars for Exit Strategy (Murderbot Diaries book 4) by Martha Wells.

This is my fourth Murderbot book in a month. I guess it goes without saying how much I enjoy this science fiction series.

For a SecUnit that spends its entire life on security contracts trying to stop humans from catastrophic stupidity, it certainly has gained the tactics and stealth in overcoming any interior security camera or audio surveillance. As such, this SecUnit has gained my trust and confidence in whatever mission it undertakes, be it a seemingly easy job of copying codes to work towards its advantage or the ever mounting task of fighting off an enemy combat SecUnit. It is always a pleasure to see Murderbot at work for there is no lack of action, excitement and entertainment.

I like that in this book 4, the adventures of Murderbot is linked back to the same group of people in book 1 All Systems Red. It is good to see familiar faces again and a relief to know that Murderbot is once again, doing what it is best at, which is, trying to stop this same group of humans from book 1 from getting themselves killed.

For an Android that is only interested in freedom and unlimited downloads of new episodes of drama, Murderbot is certainly getting more than what it bargains for in Exit Strategy. It has worked towards improving the code to mimic humans in terms of facial expression, body language and other small random movements. It is now getting better and better in blending with humans and augmented humans, and even better at pretending to be one. I wonder what will happen in the next instalment. Will it receive full citizenship and be recognized with a status equivalent to that of a human? Well, it is nice and easy to imagine that happening in a science fiction novel. But to think of it, if it does happen in real life, I think I will freak out. Seriously.


Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 2 Oct 2018

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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?

*Blurb from author's website*

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