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After reading to page 45 ive understood Dex and the book a lot more. I thought the computer pocket that sent messages to people when a wagon arrived was cool and smart. I also thought it was a great moment for Dex when they were invited to a dinner to say thanks. I was really happy for Dex when they were labeled the best tea monk in Panga. I felt really happy for Dex when they got a letter from their father.

Early in the chapter, a village called Inkthorn is described as having houses that share similar features but still have small differences. Like trees that are part of the same general category but have unique traits, the homes represent both belonging and individuality. The theme that the author is portraying is the importance of valuing both unity and individuality, which also applies to humans.

Dex is either weird or immature. They decided to leave the city just because they wanted to hear crickets when they fell asleep. They also refused the apprenticeship that Sister Mara offered and said they wanted to teach themselves. However, they not only fail to be sympathetic but also fail to say basic words. In my opinion, being a tea monk is not that hard. It just involves listening to people and serving tea.

It's nice to see that Dex is having lots of success serving tea to people. What is interesting to me is Dex's obsession with crickets and how they really want to be around crickets. One thing that I like about this book is how when Dex serves a customer, it goes into detail and helps the reader not only get to know Dex better but also get to know the customer better. Overall, I am curious and excited to read further.

Reading page 50 surprised me. The robot’s first words to Dex were, “What do you need, and how may I help?” This stood out because the robots left society to stop serving humans. The author uses this moment to show that Mosscap is different from the other robots. It hints that Mosscap is curious about humans in a unique way. I predict this will change how Dex and Mosscap see each other and their purpose.

The world is peaceful, and you could stay in the city forever and be fine. So why would anyone leave just to hear crickets? That detail hit me. In my opinion, I don't think the main character is actually looking for the sounds of crickets; he's looking for a place where it's calm and where he can be free. It made me wonder: If you already have everything you need, why do you still feel like something is missing?

I think it’s a little surprising that hearing crickets matters so much to Dex when it seems like such a small thing. I understand that it represents nature, but it’s still just a sound. I wonder why that specific detail stayed in their mind for so long.

During this book I have noticed that it feels small in a weird way. It’s not about action but more about meaning and describing the characters' backgrounds and who they truly are as a person. The Psalm For The Wild Built also covers how important it means to exist, it starts to feel like it’s questioning whether simply being alive and being present is already enough.

On page 37 when they said - "But frogs aren't crickets" It's a metaphor for the human condition: We often ignore the beauty of what is right in front of us (the frogs) because we are too busy looking for what we expected (the crickets). Dex is surrounded by life and wonder, but they are still "hungry" because the world isn't matching the specific script they wrote for it in their head.

I’m noticing how peaceful this world feels, but that peace doesn’t automatically solve inner uncertainty. That contrast really stands out to me. Even in a society that seems thoughtful and sustainable, people can still feel lost. It makes the story feel realistic in a quiet, emotional way.

Page 6 of the book shows that in Planet Panga there is no cricket. Cricket is a symbol of good luck but it also could be seen as a wealth. Becky Chambers purposely removed cricket from the book. Dex said it would be better if there was some cricket. I think that shows Dex misses past wealth when all the robots are doing the work for people. And from this the author tries to show we can’t take anything for granted.

After reading the first 20 pages, I thought their decision to quit their job was a big risk. Although becoming a teamonk helps people by therapy, Dex has a sense of dissatisfaction with modern society. And I think they are reasonably wealthy to change their job. I thought that to quit the job, one's job to become a teamonk is not easy. I feel their enthusiasm for the teamonk and help people's mental by listening.

After reading the first 40 pages, I am really starting to understand the book a lot better. Dex is doing something that they love doing, and I really think that their job is really cool. How they roll around on a cart and talk to people bout their lives. I want to see Dex's reaction when they see the robot, and I wonder how they use it.

In my view, Dex’s transition from a stable gardening job to a successful nomadic tea monk highlights a relatable human search for purpose. I felt sad when Dex had to go through the physical pain of being a tea monk initially to have more customers. I feel like the book will progress a lot faster in the upcoming chapter, as the robot will show up and I am so excited for that.

I find it interesting that even with many setbacks along the way, Dex continues to be motivated even when they could've turned back. They get onto roads worn from roots growing underneath, and instead of turning around, they continue on through the hardship. I think that this is leading up to Dex stumbling across the robot sometime soon, or the robot finding them. Dex may be the person to connect robots and humans.

I found it interesting that the robots left peacefully and disappeared into the wilderness. The author could have made this a violent conflict, but instead it feels mysterious. This makes the wilderness feel deeper and more important, like a place holding unanswered questions. It also adds tension without needing action scenes. I predict Dex’s journey will connect the robots and change how they understand the world.

While traveling the ancient monastery road, Dex moved a tree from the path to continue, which stood out to me. It would have been easier to give up and turn back the way they came; however, they continued to travel on. Becky Chambers did this to show a meaningful life lesson of persistence. Chambers could have chosen not to add the obstacle detail, but she did, showing that you must work hard to succeed in life.

I think it is not about the crickets that Dex wants, but I think it symbolizes the freedom and the actual life that they are chasing. It is also about the obsession that Dex showed to the cricket sounds, the crickets aren’t loud, but they’re, in their case, a beautiful sound, and they couldn't live without it. And I think that the real problem is not robots v.s. humans, but fast-paced to soothing and calm.

the prologue of A Psalm for the Wild Built has told me a lot about the book and feel like it could turn into a very interesting story. In the prologue it mentions a robot named Floor-AB #921. It says that he is all of the robots chosen speaker. It makes sense that this could be the robot that Dex meets on their tea monking journey because it is the only robot mentioned and we know this one can speak to humans.

So far in the book, the world stills seems to be quite peaceful but slightly unsettled as well. Sibling Dex’s work as a tea monk seems chill, but it’s clear they’re searching for something more. I find it interesting that the robots gained consciousness and left without violence or anger. The tension feels quiet and internal, and it isn’t dramatic. I’m curious to see what Dex believes is missing from their life.