When a traveling tea monk encounters the first robot to appear in human-occupied lands in over two hundred years, Becky Chambers weaves a charming tale about the ultimate meaning of life in A Psalm For The Wild Built (#1,017).
On Panga, Sibling Dex is unsure of his vocation in the City, so he leaves it to pursue the wandering life of a tea monk instead, offering tea and counsel to anyone who wishes to talk to him. It's a good life, and he knows he is doing good, but still, there's something missing...
This is a very slim volume, but a very enjoyable one, too. You don't have to be a sci-fi fan to appreciate the motivation behind Dex's quest. Highly recommended for a thoughtful read.
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