A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Name: A Psalm for the Wild-Built
Brand: St Martin's Press
SKU: 9781250236210
Price: 49.99 NZD
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By Becky Chambers

Series: Monk & Robot

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( 148,642 ratings, 26,485 reviews)

Summary

A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers follows Dex, a tea monk disillusioned with city life, who sets out on a journey across a post-industrial world. They encounter a robot named Mosscap, who seeks to understand what humans need. Their unexpected friendship explores themes of purpose, existence, and connection, in a gentle and philosophical quest.
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A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Just when the world needs it comes a story of kindness and hope from one of the masters of Hopepunk. Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new series gives us hope for the future.

Just when the world needs it comes a story of kindness and hope from one of the masters of Hopepunk.

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In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk & Robot series gives us hope for the future.

It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en masse, into the wilderness, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend.

One day, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot, there to honour the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of "what do people need?" is answered.

But the answer to that question depends on who you ask, and how. They're going to need to ask it a lot.

Becky Chambers's new series asks: in a world where people have what they want, does having more matter?

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers has been well-received for its optimism and warmth, presenting a hopeful vision of the future. Critics praise its philosophical depth paired with a gentle narrative style, making it a comforting and uplifting read. The book's exploration of kindness, abundance, and the importance of human and non-human connections is highlighted, providing readers with a sense of respite and thought-provoking content. It is recommended for those who appreciate thoughtful science fiction with a positive outlook.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781250236210

Publisher: St Martin's Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: St Martin's Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Becky Chambers is a science fiction author based in Northern California. She is best known for her Hugo Award-winning Wayfarers series. Her books have also been nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Locus Award, and the Women's Prize for Fiction, among others. Becky has a background in performing arts, and grew up in a family heavily involved in space science. She spends her free time playing video and tabletop games, keeping bees, and looking through her telescope. Having hopped around the world a bit, she's now back in her home state, where she lives with her wife. She hopes to see Earth from orbit one day.