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Network Effect is a 2020 science fiction novel by Martha Wells that won the Hugo Award and serves as the first full-length book in the Murderbot Diaries.
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Is Network Effect the first book in the Murderbot Diaries?
No, Network Effect is the fifth entry in the Murderbot Diaries series and the very first full-length novel. The previous four stories were novellas: "All Systems Red," "Artificial Condition," "Rogue Protocol," and "Exit Strategy."
What award did Network Effect by Martha Wells win?
The novel won the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novel. This was particularly notable because the preceding novella, "All Systems Red," had also won the Hugo Award for Best Novella a few years prior.
Who is ART in Network Effect?
In Network Effect, the Murderbot reunites with a highly advanced research vessel it nicknames ART (Asshole Research Transport). The ship's real name is Perihelion, and it acts as an artificial intelligence partner and foil to the cynical Murderbot.
What alien species is introduced in Network Effect?
The novel marks the first time the series introduces actual alien life forms, rather than just human corporate settlements and rogue bots. The plot revolves around the threat of "alien remnants" that infect humans and robots, turning them into a dangerous hive-mind.
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