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The Sparrow

Written by: Mary Doria Russell
Narrated by: David Colacci
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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.

©2008 Mary Doria Russell (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Adventure Christian Fiction Fantasy Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Sagas Science Fiction

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Critic Reviews

“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)
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This books raises a lot of questions about the faith, missions and suffering. A brilliant engagement between theology and SF

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