I have had a rough few weeks. My schedule is all over the place, I feel overwhelmed a majority of the time, and I can’t seem to get into a healthy routine. On top of that, I was sick this past week, sick enough that I had to stay out of the office and stay in bed. As dreamy as mandatory rest time in bed sounds, it didn’t leave me much time to read. When I wasn’t sleeping, or trying to sleep, I was trying to perform basic human functions, like brushing my teeth and making myself food. So all I managed to read this week from my giant TBR pile was a short story.
I don’t remember where I heard about this book, but when I got it in the mail I remember being shocked at how thin it was. And I was even more shocked to see how large the text was within. Due to this, I was able to read the book very quickly. I estimate that many seasoned readers could finish this over their lunch break.
Sal is a robot that looks like a human and functions almost exactly like one. She lacks the ability to smell and taste, but she learned enough from the tea shop owner who purchased her to be able to cook soups, baked goods, and create tea blends. Clara is a wandering repairwoman who finds herself in awe of Sal, the first robot she has ever met, since they became illegal before she was even born. The two are both set in their ways, having no one in either of their lives influential enough to make them consider change.
I can’t say much more without spoiling the story, short as it is. But if you’re in the mood for a quick read this is definitely a good choice. I would have enjoyed something a bit longer, I think it would have made the story more exciting and meaningful. But it was good just the same.
Nonfiction and Nonsense 