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The sparrow
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Published:
New York : Fawcett Columbine, 1997, c1996.
Physical Desc:
408 pages ; 21 cm
Status:
Galt
SCIENCE FICTION Russell, M.
Description
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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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Ballantine Books ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780449912553, 0449912558
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APA Citation (style guide)

Russell, M. D. (19971996). The sparrow. 1st Ballantine Books ed. New York, Fawcett Columbine.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-. 19971996. The Sparrow. New York, Fawcett Columbine.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-, The Sparrow. New York, Fawcett Columbine, 19971996.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Russell, Mary Doria. The Sparrow. 1st Ballantine Books ed. New York, Fawcett Columbine, 19971996.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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