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Record of a Spaceborn Few

Record of a Spaceborn Few

Wayfarers 3
Science FictionSpace Opera
Pages
359
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Centuries after leaving Earth, the Exodus Fleet remains a home for those who prefer the old ways of communal living in space. As more people leave for alien worlds, five residents must decide what their heritage is worth in a changing galaxy. It is a quiet look at how a society sustains itself when its original purpose has long since passed.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

HopefulReflectiveThought-ProvokingAtmospheric
Multiple POVsFound FamilyComing of Age

Genres

Science Fiction Space Opera Adventure Cozy Fantasy

About the author

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Becky Chambers

Becky Chambers (born Rebecca Marie Chambers, May 3, 1985, in Los Angeles County, California) is an American science fiction author. She is best known for the Wayfarers series, which began with her 2014 self-published debut The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, and for the Monk & Robot novellas, starting with A Psalm for the Wild-Built (2021). Her character-driven, hopeful approach to speculative fiction has been credited with helping define the "hopepunk" genre. She has won two Hugo Awards and...

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Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read other books in the series before this one?

    While this book is part of the Wayfarers series, it functions as a standalone story. It explores a different facet of the universe and introduces new characters, so you can enjoy it without having read the previous installments.

  • How does this book connect to Becky Chambers' other works?

    This novel is set in the same universe as Chambers' other Wayfarers books, but it shifts focus from the adventurous space opera elements to a more introspective, slice-of-life examination of a specific community. It delves deeper into the social structures and daily lives of the Exodus Fleet.

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