On a grander scale, there is a clear sense of respect for the natural world, with “green” practices very much the norm. This society having people whose very lives are dedicated to bringing such comfort to others is emblematic of the overall tone established by Chambers: one of warmth, kindness, and hope. The role of a tea monk is such a lovely concept in and of itself a charming play on the very real notion that a good cup of tea and a chance to offload can make everything seem better. Together, they wrestle with ideas of identity, purpose, and connection. Here, they become one of the first people for centuries to encounter one of the many robots who, upon gaining consciousness, chose to leave human civilisation and live free in the wild.
One day, craving solitude, adventure, and a break from routine, Dex heads into the untouched wilderness. Despite being good at their job and relatively content with life, Dex comes to wonder if it’s enough. In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, we follow Dex, a tea monk whose vocation requires them to travel Panga (the moon they call home), providing those who need it with an impartial ear, words of comfort, and custom blends of tea. Thankfully, reading this confirmed that belief was well founded
Becky Chambers is one of those authors whose books are so adored, I was convinced I’d love her work even before I had tried any of it for myself.
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