The Sparrow
  • Published:
    Sep-1996 (Hardcover)
    Sep-1997 (Paperback)
  • Formats:
    Print / eBook / Audio
  • Main Genre:
    Science Fiction
  • Pages:
    408
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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
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    •  
    • Sep-1997
    • Ballantine
    • Trade Paperback
    • ISBN: 0449912558
    • ISBN13: 9780449912553
    •  
    • Oct-1997
    • Transworld (UK)
    • Paperback
    • ISBN: 0552997773
    • ISBN13: 9780552997775
    • First Edition
    • Sep-1996
    • Villard
    • Hardcover
    • ISBN: 0679451501
    • ISBN13: 9780679451501
    •  
    • Jun-2008
    • Random House
    • eBook
    • ISBN: 0345510887
    • ISBN13: 9780345510884
    •  
    • Jun-2008
    • Transworld (UK)
    • eBook
    • ISBN: 1407057022
    • ISBN13: 9781407057026
    •  
    • Oct-1996
    • Nova Audio Books
    • Audio Cassette
    • ISBN: 1561009180
    • ISBN13: 9781561009183
    •  
    • Oct-1996
    • Brilliance Audio
    • Audio Cassette
    • ISBN: 1561003336
    • ISBN13: 9781561003334
    •  
    • Oct-1996
    • Brilliance Audio
    • Audio Cassette
    • ISBN: 1561007080
    • ISBN13: 9781561007080
    •  
    • Sep-1997
    • Brilliance Audio
    • Audio Cassette
    • ISBN: 1567401929
    • ISBN13: 9781567401929
    •  
    • Apr-2008
    • Brilliance Audio
    • MP3 CD
    • ISBN: 1423356292
    • ISBN13: 9781423356295
    •  
    • Apr-2008
    • Brilliance Audio
    • MP3 CD
    • ISBN: 1423356306
    • ISBN13: 9781423356301



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