Some Bits: Nelson's books
The cover of Artificial Condition

Artificial Condition

★★★★★Shelved Dec 21, 2018

Fun little book. (And I do mean little; very short read). This book worked better for me than the first one since it so quickly focussed in just on the narrator. And I love the voice the author has developed for her, the prose narrative style. It reads straightforwardly enough but every once in awhile some odd observation or disruption in emotional flow will remind you you're reading the words of a MurderBot, not a human being, it's quite a clever device.

The actual plot here was kinda meh but sufficient for the real purpose, which was to develop a backstory and future for our MurderBot's life. Looking forward to more.

Goodreads readers give it 4.24★, from 237,768 ratings. I gave it 2★, −2.2, where I'm usually −0.9: I liked it less than most.
Readers call it Science Fiction, Novella, Space, Fantasy, Space Opera, Robots.
Won Hugo Award 2019, Locus Award 2019.
Also nominated for Nebula Award 2018, Goodreads Choice Award 2018.