A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers reminds me of 2 songs from my childhood. Barracuda by Heart and Don't Go For That by Hall and Oates. They are both songs about people pressuring them to write hits a certain kind of way. Through their integrity they wrote songs that were hits, but not by using the corporate formula being pushed on them. The idea that someone wrote this book and I have it in my hand goes against the "you don't have to do anything" message. I like the message, even if it's confounded. No message is free from counter examples. What I like is the quality of empathy, caring and honoring of one's truth, authenticity of her characters. There's a real kindness in the imaginary communities she creates.