ISBN: 0449912558 9780449912553

Category: Fiction / Literary

Page count: 528

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.<br>  <br> <b>Praise for <i>The Sparrow</i></b><br> <b><i> </i></b><br> “A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.”<b>—<i>The New York Times Book Review</i> </b><br>  <br> “Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. <i>The Sparrow </i>is one of them.”<b>—<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br>  <br> “Powerful . . . <i>The Sparrow </i>tackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.”<b>—<i>San Francisco Chronicle</i></b><br>  <br> “Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.”<b>—<i>The Dallas Morning News</i></b><br>  <br> “[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.”<b>—<i>USA Today</i></b>