Set in the universe of the Galactic Commons, ‘Record of a Spaceborn Few’ narrates the tale of humans living on the Exodus Fleet, the remnants of the spaceship that brought humans into space. This novel by Becky Chambers considers the experiences of five characters. The story invokes themes of belonging, identity, memory, and the human instinct for survival in the vastness of space. Through their everyday lives, questions about the worth of a life spent in space when there’s a whole universe to explore are examined. The book explores the struggles and challenges faced by the characters as they navigate life in the vastness of space, striving to find purpose and meaning. It offers an immersive and thought-provoking perspective on the human condition in the context of space colonization and interstellar existence, with a focus on the psychological and emotional aspects of the characters’ experiences.
![Imagined AI depiction of Eyas Shinn from "Record of a Spaceborn Few" by Becky Chambers, encapsulating the essence of this iconic archetype of Adolescent Dreamer in the narrative.](https://cdn.sf-and-fantasy.com/wp-content/sf-articles/uploads/2024/02/UsersdrewdevRotationStudiosAI_ProjectssrcWorkflowsPopulateAllDataResponses6b56a412-5dee-4b78-a417-2032b77655b9-300x300.png)
Eyas Shinn
No Authors tags for this post.No Year(s) tags for this post.