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
- ISBN:
- 9780449912553
- 9780449912553
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Category:
- Science fiction
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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08-09-1997
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Random House USA Inc
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions (mm):
- 210x141x29mm
- Weight:
- 0.4kg
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