- Book 2 of 2: Monk & Robot
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Release Date: July 12, 2022
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Listening Length: 3 hours and 53 minutes
- Version: Unabridged
- Language: English
- ASIN: B09K9FP111
- Author: Becky Chambers
- Read by: Em Grosland
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers is the second book in the Monk and Robot series. It picks up where A Psalm for the Wild-Built left off as Sibling Dex and Mosscap leave the wild lands and return to the populated areas. As with Psalm, this novella is more than just a story of travels on some moon orbiting an extra-terrestrial planet. It is sometimes a philosophical discussion of what is important in life. It explores alternate possibilities of how a society can work together with itself and with the overall environment to be beneficial for all. It may seem a little delusional that such a society could exist given humanity, but it is a beautiful vision to see and consider.
I won’t say much more about the story itself, except to say, you should definitely read this one. It is a beautiful narrative. An exploration of two very different, but very similar souls and how they proceed through the world. The importance of little things, like looking at trees and being with a friend. This is a beautiful, beautiful book. If you haven’t already read A Psalm for the Wild-Built, read that first, but then read A Prayer for the Crown-Shy. What are you waiting for…
Matt Truxaw’s newest book is Monster. This urban fantasy, horror, thriller will keep you turning the pages.
He is also the author of the hard science fiction thrillers: “Plastiphobia/Plastivore” and “Anthrophobia: A Teacher’s Tale”
You can find them all on Amazon in Paperback, Hardback, Kindle and/or free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
When you read any of them, he would really appreciate a review/rating on Amazon or your favorite book seller/book reader site.
More about Matt:
He was born in Orange County California many years ago and he still lives there. He has been reading books for most of those years and writing up book reviews for the last few years. He gets MANY of his books out of the library/Libby so expect a lot of old science fiction classics book reviews and other science related reviews in addition to newer books he comes across.
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Monster: A Novel by Matt Truxaw
