A review by kris_mccracken
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

4.0

"A Psalm for the Wild-Built" is a light and breezy novella that blends gentle storytelling and profound themes. The story follows a tea monk searching for purpose and a robot re-entering human society after centuries of agreed exile. Their relationship is the novella's core and their journey is marked by quiet reflection and philosophical musings.

Chambers uses the human-robot interaction to reflect on modern society's quest for meaning and balance. The novella subtly critiques modern society's reliance on technology and disconnection from nature, suggesting a harmonious coexistence with both.

I found this one a soothing, meditative read that addresses weighty concepts without feeling preachy.

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