A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Monk and Robot #1

4h runtime; narrated by Emmett Grosland

lingua English

Pubblicato il 13 Luglio 2021 da Macmillan Audio.

ISBN:
978-1-250-80774-8
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Numero OCLC:
1260212088
4 stelle (24 recensioni)

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 honor 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?

3 edizioni

A hopeful vision of the future

5 stelle

It's easy to find dystopian science fiction. It's harder to find science fiction that provides a positive image of the future. It's not a blueprint, but you get the sense of a robust society that has overcome its most self-destructive tendencies. Very on-brand (in a good way!) for the author; if you've enjoyed her other books you will enjoy this one as well.

solarpunk road trip?

5 stelle

Becky Chamber's works are rare among science fiction stories because instead of action-adventure plots they're about people talking about what it means to be alive.

The first couple of chapters felt like the plot was jumping around a hell of a lot, because they're really just backstory/preamble for the actual story

It's good that there will be a sequel because I do want to know what both Mosscap and Dex will do next

Review of 'A Psalm for the Wild-Built' on 'Goodreads'

5 stelle

A contemplative search for meaning and understanding. The acceptance that maybe not having a purpose is perfectly fine. The big philosophycal questions discussed with unbelievable clarity and levity.
At this point I believe Becky Chambers books need a sci-fi subgenre all for themselves. "Optimistic sci-fi" or something like that. God knows of we need more stuff like this. The ability to see so much good in humanity Is something I really envy.
I've read all books published by Becky Chambers up until now, and every single one of them has been better than the one before. I can't wait to read the next one.

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  • Robots — Fiction
  • Mythology — Fiction
  • Self-consciousness (Awareness) — Fiction
  • Gender-nonconforming people — Fiction
  • Science Fiction

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