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BeccaSedai t1_ivwrk8z wrote

Reply to comment by CantankerousOctopus in All Systems Red by Martha Wells by angryscout2

Murderbot reads pretty strongly as some variety of neurodivergent in my opinion. An intensely well-written character whose blatant awkwardness is relatable rather than off-putting.

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apparition_of_melody t1_ivyq0le wrote

Im on the spectrum, and I had the same impression.

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CantankerousOctopus t1_ivz7i1q wrote

I'm not on the spectrum (officially), but I've had a few armchair diagnoses claiming I clearly am. I kinda figured that was the reason I related to them so well.

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