The Sparrow
1996 • 515 pages
Ratings108
Average rating4
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Ratings108
Average rating4
The Jesuit scientists went to Rakht to learn, not to proselytize. They went so that they might come to know and love God's other children. They went for the greater glory of God. They meant no harm. This book takes you on a extraordinary journey to a distant planet. (From backcover).
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2 primary booksThe Sparrow is a 2-book series with 2 primary works first released in 1996 with contributions by Mary Doria Russell.
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Just couldn't bring myself to complete this one. Got about halfway through before I decided that I'd had enough of the whole air of hopelessness. I didn't particularly like the author's handling of ‘God' issues either. Every time the topic of a character's belief in god came up, all I could think was “Oh, please, not this again!” This sparrow is flying straight into the trash-can!
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Smart story, strong characters, slow philosophical SF that keeps you interested
I lack the capacity to adequately describe this book. Russell worldbuilds with the trained eye of a sociologist, but the light touch of truly a gifted novelist. However, what really makes her work is a dedication to exploration of issues of moral complexity, grittiness, desperation and redemption.
The Sparrow is without equal.
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