Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

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).

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 is a science fiction author based in Northern California. She is best known for her Hugo Award-winning Wayfarers series, which currently includes The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, A Closed and Common Orbit, and Record of a Spaceborn Few. Her books have also been nominated for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Locus Award, and the Women's Prize for Fiction, among others. Her most recent work is To Be Taught, If Fortunate, a standalone novella. Becky has a background in performing arts, and grew up in a family heavily involved in space science. She spends her free time playing video and tabletop games, keeping bees and looking through her telescope. Having hopped around the world a bit, she's now back in her home state, where she lives with her wife. She hopes to see Earth from orbit one day.

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ISBN 13	9781473647619
ISBN 10	1473647614
Title	Record of a Spaceborn Few
Author	Becky Chambers
Series	Wayfarers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Hodder & Stoughton
Year published	2018-07-24
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.