The Sparrow
New York : Ballantine Books, [1997]
Format: Ebook
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Description: 408 pages ; 21 cm
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
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:
9780345510884 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
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Ebook
Includes reader's guide.
Electronic resource.
Electronic reproduction. New York : Random House Publishing Group, 2008. Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 23398 KB) or Mobipocket Reader (file size: 593 KB).
Electronic resource.
Electronic reproduction. New York : Random House Publishing Group, 2008. Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 23398 KB) or Mobipocket Reader (file size: 593 KB).