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4.35 AVERAGE
4.35 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Lately I’ve really started to appreciate the simplicity of novellas, and “A Psalm for the Wild-Built” feels like a cosy, contemporary parable about existence, ecology, and finding purpose in the spaces in-between.
I read through this tale in an evening, and most loved the robot’s role as a mentor, and their encouragement to enjoy the simple act of being alive and being conscious. The anecdote about the elk and wild dogs was a deeply insightful addition, too! As others have said, reading this feels like having a cup of tea with a comforting companion.
For such a philosophical quandary, something about the dialogue felt a tad inorganic to me. I can’t quite verbalize it — since the wise mentor paired with the brash, hot-headed young protagonist is an effective trope used in other stories — but the language and the casual drop of f-bombs in “deep” conversations felt very millennial-coded. I don’t mind swearing at all. The tone just took me out of the narrative at points.
Also sad there wasn’t more world-building for such an intricate, post-industrial civilization, or more development between the monk and the robot, but I think the heart of the book lay in its teachings, and I’m definitely going to pick up the next one.
I read through this tale in an evening, and most loved the robot’s role as a mentor, and their encouragement to enjoy the simple act of being alive and being conscious. The anecdote about the elk and wild dogs was a deeply insightful addition, too! As others have said, reading this feels like having a cup of tea with a comforting companion.
For such a philosophical quandary, something about the dialogue felt a tad inorganic to me. I can’t quite verbalize it — since the wise mentor paired with the brash, hot-headed young protagonist is an effective trope used in other stories — but the language and the casual drop of f-bombs in “deep” conversations felt very millennial-coded. I don’t mind swearing at all. The tone just took me out of the narrative at points.
Also sad there wasn’t more world-building for such an intricate, post-industrial civilization, or more development between the monk and the robot, but I think the heart of the book lay in its teachings, and I’m definitely going to pick up the next one.
this truly was one of the most beautiful books i’ve ever read. so well written, the details in each description, the way i could literally picture things as i read them. a friend recommended this book to me and described it as warm, and i would fully agree.
it’s like a safe and tight warm hug.
i will definitely be re-reading this and buying my own copy! i look forward to reading the next book in this series!
it’s like a safe and tight warm hug.
i will definitely be re-reading this and buying my own copy! i look forward to reading the next book in this series!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
When I teared up at the dedication of “for anyone who could use a break” I knew it was finally time to read this book. The start was a bit slow for me and I don’t think I really let the words sink in enough. I know on a reread (which I fully intend to do) I’ll give this 5 stars.
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 ⭐️This book was really cute but I just wasn’t in the mood for it.
Me gustaría que me hubiera gustado mas. No se si esta frase tiene mucho sentido.
La autora ha creado un mundo intrigante y detallado.
En un futuro (quiza), la época hipar-industrial ha acabado, los robots viven por su cuenta, los humanos viven en ciudades muy verdes, los monjes escuchan los problemas de la gente y les preparan te. "Existen" dioses que personifican cosas como cambio, etc. Un mundo muy interesante.
Pero creo que desperdicia este mundo contando una historia que no engancha.
Algunas descripciones son muy superfluas y me da la sensación de que estan solo para rellenar.
Creo que podia haber ocurrido mas en menos paginas y hubiera sido un gran libro, pero tal y como es parece una precuela de algún gran libro.
La autora ha creado un mundo intrigante y detallado.
En un futuro (quiza), la época hipar-industrial ha acabado, los robots viven por su cuenta, los humanos viven en ciudades muy verdes, los monjes escuchan los problemas de la gente y les preparan te. "Existen" dioses que personifican cosas como cambio, etc. Un mundo muy interesante.
Pero creo que desperdicia este mundo contando una historia que no engancha.
Algunas descripciones son muy superfluas y me da la sensación de que estan solo para rellenar.
Creo que podia haber ocurrido mas en menos paginas y hubiera sido un gran libro, pero tal y como es parece una precuela de algún gran libro.
Goodbye, everyone, I'm going to go be a tea monk~!
This is my favorite futuristic world.
This is my favorite futuristic world.