The SparrowThe Sparrow
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Book, 2004
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The sole survivor of a crew sent to explore a new planet, Jesuit priest Emilio Sandoz discovers an alien civilization that raises questions about the very essence of humanity, an encounter that leads Sandoz to a public inquisition and the destruction of his faith. Reader's Guide included. Reissue. 12,500 first printing.
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.
 
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&;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
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
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