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Record of a Spaceborn Few

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Record of a Spaceborn Few

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Patricia Rodriguez
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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 Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Opera

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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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.

Great

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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.

Unique

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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

novel

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An enjoyable story, even if it lacked a little in action compared with the first two.

Enjoyable

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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.

Worth Every Moment

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If you like the way (as in her first two books) Becky Chambers explores humanity through what feels like real people, then this book will not disappoint.

Simply Wonderful

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I’m such a fan of these stories! Interesting, funny & thought provoking. Becky Chambers is a masterful storyteller & makes us care not only about the issues raised in the novel but the characters as well.

A great addition to the story

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even though i love the world and the stories, i didnt like the format of this one that much - i found it hard to follow and there were too many names and stories to remember, so it was hard to get into it. even so, the content of the stories was really good and i did love the characters. i think if I reread it I would listen to one characters story at a time rather than hearing them mixed together, because I just couldn't connect with it like that. this is really a me issue and not an issue with the actual story

i always love this authors work

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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!

Oh stars! Love love loved it!

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Becky has extended her universe. familer names linked to a great scifi story with an emotional roller coaster which leaves you satisfied. never let this end!

stunning.. as always

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