English | 2008 | Random House Publishing Group | ISBN: 0552997773 | 503 pages | EPUB | 698 KB
Subjects: Fiction, Literature, Historical Fiction
Categories: Fiction, Literature, Historical Fiction
A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, [i]The Sparrow [/i]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 [i]The Sparrow[/i]
"A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction." -[i]The New York Times Book Review[/i]
"Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. [i]The Sparrow [/i]is one of them." -[i]Entertainment Weekly[/i]
"Powerful . . . [i]The Sparrow [/i]tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence." -[i]San Francisco Chronicle[/i]
"Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure." -[i]The Dallas Morning News[/i]
"[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense." -[i]USA Today[/i]
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