A Psalm for the Wild-Built
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, published by Tor Publishing Group on July 13, 2021, is a 160-page work of fiction that explores themes of self-awareness and the relationship between humans and robots. Set in a future where robots have gained consciousness and retreated into the wilderness, the story follows a tea monk whose life changes when a robot arrives to fulfill an old promise. This encounter prompts a profound inquiry into the needs of people and the meaning of fulfillment in a world where desires are met.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of existence and the essence of human connection. The Monk and Robot series invites exploration of questions surrounding purpose and the nature of need, as the characters engage in dialogue that challenges their understanding of what truly matters. With elements of science fiction and adventure, this edition presents a thought-provoking journey through a post-apocalyptic landscape, encouraging reflection on the balance between desire and contentment.
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Winner of the Hugo Award!
In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, bestselling Becky Chambers’s delightful new Monk and 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 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?
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