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A review by laurareads87
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I absolutely loved A Psalm for the Wild-Built. Having adored Chambers' Wayfarers series and having been sad to see it end, I am so happy to have this new series, Monk & Robot, to (impatiently) look forward to. It is difficult to sum up this book without spoilers, but it follows Sibling Dex, a monk who has grown weary of their vocation and sets off in search of something new, and Splendid Speckled Mosscap, a robot Dex encounters in the forest. This is the first time in many years a human has seen a robot, and what follows is almost akin to a 'first contact' story, as well as a meditation on the human condition, humans' place in the environment as a part of nature, and the meaning of life. A quiet, reflective novella that brought me so much joy. Highly recommend.