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A review by sweekune
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
⭐ 4.5/5 ⭐
A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a soothing and reflective journey for both the characters and the reader. Sibling Dex starts out a new path as a tea monk in a futuristic world set on a moon. On a particular excursion they encounter the robot Mosscap which is a bit surprising as no one has seen a robot for many years.
- There are lots of interconnected themes within this book that blend beautifully. The job of a tea monk is to listen to people who need to talk and provide them with a space and environment to do that. This book fulfills the role of tea monk for the reader, letting you reflect on the themes discussed as applicable to your own life or just simple enjoy the journey of the story.
- Cosy is the best way to describe almost every aspect of this book: plot, characters, themes, world, pantheon. I adored Sibling Dex and Mosscap and how they both learn from each other. This book is like being immersed into a metaphorical cup of tea, comforting, slow and gentle.
- Shout out for the amazing use of they/them pronouns. It's so great to see characters having these used well and also in a setting where there is seemingly no judgement, transphobia or vitriol about it.
Like a hug and a warm, soothing drink. For anyone who needs a short and positive fantasy/sci-fi story.
⭐ 4.5/5 ⭐
A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a soothing and reflective journey for both the characters and the reader. Sibling Dex starts out a new path as a tea monk in a futuristic world set on a moon. On a particular excursion they encounter the robot Mosscap which is a bit surprising as no one has seen a robot for many years.
- There are lots of interconnected themes within this book that blend beautifully. The job of a tea monk is to listen to people who need to talk and provide them with a space and environment to do that. This book fulfills the role of tea monk for the reader, letting you reflect on the themes discussed as applicable to your own life or just simple enjoy the journey of the story.
- Cosy is the best way to describe almost every aspect of this book: plot, characters, themes, world, pantheon. I adored Sibling Dex and Mosscap and how they both learn from each other. This book is like being immersed into a metaphorical cup of tea, comforting, slow and gentle.
- Shout out for the amazing use of they/them pronouns. It's so great to see characters having these used well and also in a setting where there is seemingly no judgement, transphobia or vitriol about it.
Like a hug and a warm, soothing drink. For anyone who needs a short and positive fantasy/sci-fi story.