I’m Glad Murderbot is Divisive in So Many Ways
The “Murderbot Diaries” is a collection of novellas, novels, and short stories penned by Martha Wells, narrated by a self-referred cyborg named “SecUnit.” This manufactured being’s sarcastic remarks provide a witty contrast to the violent and gritty science fiction backdrop, yet its detached viewpoint often leaves us yearning for answers about the intriguing world-building details. The series is indeed humorous, but when Apple announced a screen adaptation, readers were taken aback by the choice of a half-hour sitcom format.