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Decades after sentient robots vanished into legend, a tea monk’s quiet life is disrupted by the return of a robot who has been sent to honor an old pact: to check in with humanity and determine what they actually need. As the robot seeks answers, it becomes clear that the definition of need varies by person and perspective. The story explores the implications of a world where people can obtain almost anything and asks whether having more truly matters. Themes of self‑consciousness, myth, and gender‑nonconforming identities weave through this reflective sci‑fi fiction.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Becky Chambers
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