A Psalm for the Wild-Built

2021

Becky Chambers, a Hugo award-winning author, brings us a delightful new Monk & Robot series with "A Psalm for the Wild-Built." In a future where robots have gained self-awareness and left civilization, a tea monk's solitary life is interrupted by the arrival of a robot that seeks answers to the question: what do people need? As they travel together, they encounter individuals who provide various answers to the question, leading the robot to question whether people always want more and if that's truly necessary. Chambers offers a thought-provoking exploration of humanity's relationship with technology, humanity, and nature. Fans of sci-fi will cherish this whimsical and introspective tale.