Record Of A Spaceborn Few

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Review PRAISE FOR RECORD OF A SPACEBORN FEW: The best speculative fiction currently being written . . . Becky Chambers is a wonder, and I feel better for having her books in my life ― John Connolly, author of the Charlie Parker Thrillers Richly human, believable [and] compelling . . . underlain with a deep compassion and a feeling for community ― Tor.com Terrific. . . a masterly exploration of characterisation and diversity wrapped in intensity, heartbreak and tension ― Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat An intensely powerful and multifaceted meditation on time, history, change, and memory, leavened with a welcome touch of humor . . . This is a superb work from one of the genre's rising stars. ― Publishers Weekly This novel was exactly what I hoped it would be and more . . . Moving in what feels like small personal ways but is actually big, universal ways and it is uplifting on the same scale ― Forbidden Planet An emotional, moving look at what it means to be human, and the importance of heritage and legacy ― Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe Both fascinating and entertaining... Becky's portrayal of humanity is generous, kind and honest ― Geneveive Cogman, author of The Forbidden Library Checks all the boxes . . . driven by well-drawn, likable, and diverse characters in a complex future world. ― Barnes & Noble 'Relatable characters in a fascinating universe . . . the writing uplifts and captivates' ― Gareth Powell, author of Embers of War Beautifully written and fascinating ― GeekDad PRAISE FOR THE WAYFARERS: Deeply moving... the sparky empathy of Chambers' writing [draws] you into these strange creatures' hearts and minds in a way that is never less than deeply involving. ― Daily Mail A joyous, optimistic space opera... Although it isn't shy about tackling Big Questions, Planet is a heart-warming debut novel that will restore your faith in science fiction (specifically) and humanity (in general). ― Tor.com A quietly profound, humane tour de force' ― Guardian Becky Chambers writes aliens like no one else ... the only flaw in this series is you'll wish you could spend more time with all of them ― NPR 50 Best Sci-fi and Fantasy Books of the Past Decade Book Description From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope: The incredible new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: 'a quietly profound, humane tour de force.' (Guardian).