capa dura, 176 pages
Portuguese language
Published by Morro Branco.
Em Salmo para um robô peregrino, o primeiro livro da nova série Monge e o Robô, Becky Chambers, vencedora do Prêmio Hugo, apresenta uma visão otimista para um mundo cada vez mais distópico Passaram-se séculos desde que os robôs de Panga ganharam autoconsciência e abandonaram as fábricas; séculos desde que peregrinaram para a vastidão selvagem e nunca mais foram vistos; séculos desde que desvaneceram em mitos e lendas urbanas. Um dia, a vida de Dex, um monge de chá com sentimentos de incompletude e insatisfação, é perturbada pela repentina chegada de um robô que veio para honrar uma velha promessa de checar como os humanos estão. Esse robô não pode voltar até que uma questão essencial seja respondida: “De que os humanos precisam?” Mas a resposta para essa pergunta depende muito de quem pergunta, e como. Assim, dois aliados improváveis partem em uma jornada filosófica sobre propósito, anseios e pertencimento. …
Em Salmo para um robô peregrino, o primeiro livro da nova série Monge e o Robô, Becky Chambers, vencedora do Prêmio Hugo, apresenta uma visão otimista para um mundo cada vez mais distópico Passaram-se séculos desde que os robôs de Panga ganharam autoconsciência e abandonaram as fábricas; séculos desde que peregrinaram para a vastidão selvagem e nunca mais foram vistos; séculos desde que desvaneceram em mitos e lendas urbanas. Um dia, a vida de Dex, um monge de chá com sentimentos de incompletude e insatisfação, é perturbada pela repentina chegada de um robô que veio para honrar uma velha promessa de checar como os humanos estão. Esse robô não pode voltar até que uma questão essencial seja respondida: “De que os humanos precisam?” Mas a resposta para essa pergunta depende muito de quem pergunta, e como. Assim, dois aliados improváveis partem em uma jornada filosófica sobre propósito, anseios e pertencimento. Em um mundo onde as pessoas têm tudo de que precisam, será que ter mais importa? “O primeiro livro da nova série da Chambers parece um momento para respirar, um romance que existe para dar aos leitores um lugar para descansar e pensar. Recomendado para os fãs da série Wayfarers, de Chambers, e A casa no mar cerúleo, de TJ Klune.” ― Booklist “Escrito com todas as nuances e características de Chambers e seu pensamento cuidadoso, esta é uma meditação aconchegante e saudável sobre a natureza da consciência e seu lugar no mundo natural. Os fãs de ficções científicas delicadas, inteligentes e esperançosas vão se deliciar com esta promissora série.” ― Publishers Weekly “Um trabalho envolvente que é reconfortante sem ser enjoativo… Tudo se junta deliciosamente.” ― Locus
Just like a warm cup of tea, which gets better every time you read and experience :)
As other reviewers have already said: it is a truly gentle, hopeful, beautiful story about connection and self discovery and communication. It's got a post capitalist, solarpunk vibe of a world I'd love to inhabit, an appreciation for little pleasures and little deals, loveable characters, and it's also insightful and wise. Plus the main character rides a bicycle as their main form of transportation!
I now want to leave it all and become a wandering tea monk with a bike. That's how perfect this book is. Loved it.
As other reviewers have already said: it is a truly gentle, hopeful, beautiful story about connection and self discovery and communication. It's got a post capitalist, solarpunk vibe of a world I'd love to inhabit, an appreciation for little pleasures and little deals, loveable characters, and it's also insightful and wise. Plus the main character rides a bicycle as their main form of transportation!
I now want to leave it all and become a wandering tea monk with a bike. That's how perfect this book is. Loved it.
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The prose is powerful. The attention to detail, opens up our imaginations towards the possibilities of a solarpunk world. High tech only when needed. We're not the center of the cosmos.
This is the kind of science fiction that makes me hopeful. Makes me sad as well. Sad that I will not live to see this world, but it could have been different, if history were to take a different course.
I wish the book was longer. I want to become a tea monk. I want to be a robot that stares at stalagmites for 30 years in a row.
There's a sequel, I know. But I wish there were a thousand sequels.
I can see now why this is a genre defining book, not because it has a solarpunk setting, but because, by existing, it is bringing those ideals and feelings into the real world. This book is a much needed respite for anyone feeling restless, tired or adrift. If you are trying to read something but don't have the effort, this is the book you are looking for
I can see now why this is a genre defining book, not because it has a solarpunk setting, but because, by existing, it is bringing those ideals and feelings into the real world. This book is a much needed respite for anyone feeling restless, tired or adrift. If you are trying to read something but don't have the effort, this is the book you are looking for
Utopian futures are not usually my thing (dystopia any day), but this was thoughtfully crafted and heart-warmimg so I enjoyed it. The only thing that bothered me a little was the gender pronoun usage. The main character is referred to as "they" throughout, which of course is fine but a little distracting for me.
Utopian futures are not usually my thing (dystopia any day), but this was thoughtfully crafted and heart-warmimg so I enjoyed it. The only thing that bothered me a little was the gender pronoun usage. The main character is referred to as "they" throughout, which of course is fine but a little distracting for me.
I wanted to read this because I had heard about this genre of “hope punk” or “cozy punk,” and I was curious. As I expected, there was no real conflict, or any jeopardy or much in the way of stakes. But this is what the genre is about, giving a break from the catastrophe that is our current world, so on that count, I would give it a high score, but I prefer novels with more at stake and more conflict. But I can see how many who are very stressed in everyday life and stressed about the planet and technology might take comfort in this sort of a book (not that I’m not stressed about these things, but I guess I’m used to higher level of stress). I don’t expect to continue with the series, but who knows?
My first Becky Chambers book, and I think I finally understand the enthusiasm. Wonderful developing relationship between Dex and Mosscap, lots of nature, and woven throughout the story, and increasing towards the end, the struggle to find meaning in life.
Cozy Buddhist Science Fantasy
It's easy to find dystopian science fiction. It's harder to find science fiction that provides a positive image of the future. It's not a blueprint, but you get the sense of a robust society that has overcome its most self-destructive tendencies. Very on-brand (in a good way!) for the author; if you've enjoyed her other books you will enjoy this one as well.
It's easy to find dystopian science fiction. It's harder to find science fiction that provides a positive image of the future. It's not a blueprint, but you get the sense of a robust society that has overcome its most self-destructive tendencies. Very on-brand (in a good way!) for the author; if you've enjoyed her other books you will enjoy this one as well.
