The only problem is that you can read it in an afternoon, and it will leave you wanting more… but that’s where the sequel comes in.Ĥ.5 cricket songs out of 5. This book takes place on a world called Panga, a world that seems to have some similarities to our own, that is in a truly post-industrial age. It’s the fictional equivalent of a warm blanket. A Psalm for the Wild-Built is a quiet and lovely story, continuing Chambers' streak as the queen of cosy science fiction. This book is so refreshing, from its dedication to its invention of a sci-fi world where you could happily live as a background character, as opposed to all the protagonist-and-laser-centric stories we’re used to. And when Dex meets a new friend, Splendid Speckled Mosscap, on a philosophical journey to discover what people need, they travel pretty far afield to find the answer. But that missing something isn’t quite so easy to find. So, Dex decides to become the best tea monk (a barista/therapist on wheels) in all the land. And Dex is a devotee to a goddess of comfort. There’s a great respect for art and culture. Sibling Dex is a monk on Panga, which is a planet that’s a pretty swell place to live. My first exposure to her work was probably four years ago when I read A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, which is a bit like Firefly if instead of doing crime the crew worked in infrastructure and really like hugs. While I truly understand the appeal of world-saving fantasy, super hero, and sci-fi stories, it sure is nice to have something a little lower-stakes once in a while. Dedication: “For anyone who could use a break”
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