The sparrow
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Sparrow novels (Mary Doria Russell) volume 1.
Published:
New York : Villard Books, c1996.
Physical Desc:
408 pages ; 25 cm.
Status:
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
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 ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
0679451501 (alk. paper) :
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APA Citation (style guide)
Russell, M. D. (1996). The sparrow. New York, Villard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-. 1996. The Sparrow. New York, Villard Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-, The Sparrow. New York, Villard Books, 1996.
MLA Citation (style guide)Russell, Mary Doria. The Sparrow. New York, Villard Books, 1996.
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