The Sparrow
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The Sparrow

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The SparrowA visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end. Praise for The Sparrow "A startling,

A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.

Praise for The Sparrow

"A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction."--The New York Times Book Review

"Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. The Sparrow is one of them."--Entertainment Weekly

"Powerful . . . The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence."--San Francisco Chronicle

"Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure."--The Dallas Morning News

" Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense."--USA Today

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 09/08/1997
ISBN: 9780449912553
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 8.24h x 5.62w x 0.98d
Award: Spectrum Awards - Winner
Award: John W. Campbell Memorial Award - Third Place

Review Citations: New York Times 09/28/1997 pg. 36
Booksense '76 Reading Grp 04 05/01/2004 pg. 1
Christian Century 12/02/2008 pg. 12
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