ISBN 9781250320216
Rs. 720
Tor
A Psalm for the Wild-built
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy optimistic, character-driven science fiction
In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers invites readers into a hopeful future where robots have long since gained self-awareness and retreated into the wilderness. Centuries after these machines laid down their tools and faded into myth, the quiet life of a tea monk is unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of a robot seeking to fulfill an ancient promise. As the two travel together, they engage in a profound dialogue about the nature of existence and the true needs of humanity in a world of abundance.Why You Should Read? Experience a gentle and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be alive and content. Enjoy a beautifully crafted story that focuses on friendship, philosophy, and the search for purpose. Discover a unique vision of a solarpunk future that prioritizes harmony and reflection over conflict. About the AuthorBecky Chambers is a Hugo Award-winning science fiction author known for her character-driven narratives and optimistic approach to speculative fiction. Her work often explores themes of community, identity, and the complexities of human and non-human relationships. She has gained international acclaim for her ability to create immersive, inclusive worlds that offer a refreshing perspective on the future of humanity and technology.
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- Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers
- Set in a solarpunk future of harmony and reflection
- Explores friendship, philosophy, and purpose
- Features a gentle, thought-provoking narrative
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What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in a hopeful future where robots have gained self-awareness and retreated into the wilderness, living in a world of abundance.
Who is the author?
The author is Becky Chambers, a Hugo Award-winning science fiction writer known for character-driven and optimistic stories.
What is the main plot?
A tea monk's quiet life is interrupted by a robot that arrives to fulfill an ancient promise, leading to a journey and dialogue about existence and humanity's needs.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of existence, humanity's needs, friendship, philosophy, and purpose.