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rnbhargava's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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
There are brief tense and subjectively sad parts but they’re brief and the sad ones read more introspective
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Blood, Classism, and Sexual content
The sexual content isn’t depicted, just briefly mentioned. The xenophobia is emblematic in how humans don’t really interact with robots anymore so the premise of the narrative is novel and ideologically challenging for one of our leads._david_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
2.5
I think the book was good but just a bad fit for me.
I didn't really like Dex. They were very privileged and I did not enjoy their existentialism or religion in general as the driving factor of the story. I found them quite childish. I did enjoy Mosscap's personality a lot!
The world they live in sounds beautiful. However, reading about it wasn't enjoyable for me. Overall it just made me feel sad about our real-life world due to lack of disconnect but also little hope of obtaining it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
inirac's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A delightful reflection on the meaning of life. I didn’t know what to expect but I wanted to re-explore Becky Chambers other books. Really loved the gender-neutral characters who didn’t struggle with their gender. It was a fact, acknowledged, and moved on to tell a different story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Animal death, Slavery, Self harm, Cultural appropriation, and Cursing
izypup's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Alcohol
robinks's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It took me a little while to get a grasp of the world created by Chambers, but I was still able to sit with the deeper questions and debates between Dex and Mosscap.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Slavery, and Cursing
Minor: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Alcohol
elderwoodreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Amazing, no notes, everyone should read this book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Cursing, and Sexual content
readwithria's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
A Psalm for the Wild-Built is one of the most relaxing, heartwarming books I’ve ever read.
If you’ve ever felt alone, or adrift, or uncertain of what you want to do with your life, you should read this book. If you’ve ever struggled to find a calling or purpose, or felt like what you’ve chosen to do no longer fits who you want to be, you should read this book. If you want to feel cozy and warm while experiencing the world through fresh eyes, read this book.
Sibling Dex and Mosscap are the best duo. I adore them with my whole heart. 5 stars.
If you’ve ever felt alone, or adrift, or uncertain of what you want to do with your life, you should read this book. If you’ve ever struggled to find a calling or purpose, or felt like what you’ve chosen to do no longer fits who you want to be, you should read this book. If you want to feel cozy and warm while experiencing the world through fresh eyes, read this book.
Sibling Dex and Mosscap are the best duo. I adore them with my whole heart. 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, and Sexual content
relin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book altered how I think of the world, but in a kind way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
annamorgan27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Cursing
Minor: Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
librarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
slow-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
4.25
I don't know that I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the wayfarer's series. Dex is a likable character in the human world, but they become a little bit insufferable insufferable once introduced to Moss Cap and they have to face their feelings of inadequacy. They are very human, and their insecurity manifesting as shame and stress is incredibly understandable, but it makes them a bit frustrating as a protagonist. That being said, their character arc is made all the more satisfying because of their initial petulance. Moss Cap is a sweetheart. The novel had a great message about the search for meaning.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content