The sparrow
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9780449912553
9780345510884
9780345510884
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| Grouping Title | sparrow |
| Grouping Author | mary doria russell |
| Grouping Category | book |
| Grouping Language | English (eng) |
| Last Grouping Update | 2022-11-27 05:29:47AM |
| Last Indexed | 2022-11-27 05:53:50AM |
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Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-
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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
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9780449912553
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2004
2008
2008
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Ballantine Books
Random House Publishing Group
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Sparrow novels (Mary Doria Russell)
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Sparrow novels (Mary Doria Russell)|1
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Book club kit
Jesuits -- Fiction
Life on other planets -- Fiction
Science fiction
Jesuits -- Fiction
Life on other planets -- Fiction
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The sparrow
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The Sparrow
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The sparrow
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Life on other planets
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Life on other planets
Literature
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