The Sparrow A Novel

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*
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“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*