WARNING: FULL SPOILERS AHEAD!
Martha Wells has done it again. Or has she? Zach and Jim aren’t not entirely on the same page here.
In this episode, Zach and I dive deep into a FULL SPOIL discussion of Platform Decay, the newest entry in The Murderbot Diaries. From Murderbot’s continuing evolution as a character to the ever-entertaining dynamic with ART, from the action sequences to the emotional moments, we’re breaking down everything that stood out to us in this latest adventure.
What worked best? Which characters stole the show? How does this novel compare to the previous books in the series? And perhaps most importantly, what might this ending mean for the future of Murderbot?
If you’ve finished Platform Decay and are looking for fellow fans to process everything that happened, pull up a chair and join the conversation.
What did YOU think of Platform Decay? Where does it rank among the Murderbot books for you? Let us know in the comments!
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0:00 - Opening
2:20 - Book Details
4:23 - Beginning of Full Spoilers
4:35 - Overall Impressions
11:52 - The Tone of the Novel
17:36 - Murderbot’s Character Growth
20:07 - Murderbot and Relationships
25:19 - The Corporate Setting
31:01 - Action Sequences
35:02 - Tension and Stakes
40:13 - Themes of Autonomy & Identity
41:31 - Media References & Humor
43:48 - Supporting Characters
46:35 - About the Ending
48:57 - Predictions
51:51 - Final Thoughts
54:25 - Wrap-up & Conclusion
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