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Record of a Spaceborn Few

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
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Publisher's Summary

The Sunday Time best seller. 

From the ground, we stand. From our ship, we live. By the stars, we hope. 

The incredible new audiobook by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet.

#SpacebornFew

Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.

Tessa chose to stay home when her brother, Ashby, left for the stars but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.

Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.

Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.

When a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:

What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?

©2018 Becky Chambers (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic Reviews

"A quietly profound, humane tour de force." (Guardian).

"The best speculative fiction currently being written." (John Connolly)

"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)

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Great

Enjoyed this on going series. I don’t think all the numbers etc are needed to get the idea of storyline. That I find boring, but overall a good book.

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Unique

Becky Chambers; a singular voice in science fiction bringing a humanity to our future like no one else ever has. Absolutely beautifully written and a story of life affirming beauty.

Patricia Rodriguez; the perfect narrator sets this book alive with absolutely sublime reading.

Not full of space battles and laser beams but rather a more profound and intimate look at life in space amongst aliens and the stars.

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Oh stars! Love love loved it!

I adore the world Chambers has created. Her characters are so good and relatable to a contemporary reader despite their lives being set far in an imaginary future. The way Chambers introduces new people but still keeps them linked to the ones we’ve read about before is awesome!

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full of hope and heart

Becky Chambers writes wonderful books, her scifi is full of hope and heart. it’s not horror dystopia or edge of your seat thriller or wide political space opera - it’s full of human-scale stories. they’re like chicken soup for the soul.

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not my favourite from this author

story explores normal lives in space and hos a society may evolve. for me la jed the adventure and curiosity of other books read by this author

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novel

For the novelty. rather philosophical at times or maybe it was just me. not one story but many. vaguely connected but connected all the same as humans. Rather different from the first in the series. still worth it

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Essential

One of the best science fiction novels ive ever read. Narratiom is faultless. Highly recommended

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Worth Every Moment

When I first read Record of a Spaceborn Few, I didn’t really ‘get’ it. But now,, after many readings and listening, I think I’m starting to, and I think that’s the point after all, isn’t it, Becky? I’m going to read it again soon, but first I’m returning to The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet again. I think there may be still more to gain from it. So many thanks.

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No proper storyline, just a basic story

I’ve listened to other books by the same author and I have really enjoyed them. This is not one. Explores the concept of living in space well but lacks an interesting story to tie the characters together. I struggled to finish it and used the book to put me to sleep.

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A refreshing space drama that explores humanity

I really enjoyed reading this book and was pleasantly surprised to discover there are more in the series. This particular book works as a standalone and a great introduction to the series. The book itself looks at humanity far removed from today yet so familiar. Through the eyes of characters (both human and alien) to answer some of life's hardest questions.

I read this book at a transitional stage in my life. Struggling with identity and moving away from a job that I hated (but paid well) to a job that I love (but doesn't pay as well). This book helped me to tackle many of the questions and issues I ask myself daily.

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