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The Sparrow

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.

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

© 1996 by Mary Doria Russell. ℗ 1996 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Very well written and thought provoking novel. Shocking, funny, challenging, spiritual, exciting and beautiful all at the same time. I'd highly recommend this to any person who is prepared to be challenged about what an alternative first encounter could be like.

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Took a little time to get going but once it did i really enjoyed the characters and the ending

Enjoyable listen

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It's a flawed but brilliant novel. The narration was superbly done. Don't miss it!

Narration very well done

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Best book I listened to in a while, amazing concept in theology, loved how thought provoking it was.

Amazing

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read this on recommendation from a friend back in the late 90s. I loved it then and haven't stopped thinking about it since. it's a story that stays with you, the main character is relatable, especially for those of us who wrestle with god. so I thought I'd give it a second go around and so far not disappointed. there is a certain amount of suspension of disbelief that you have to do with any fiction novel, move past that and you have something really quite special in store. I've read so many books but this one... this one... it sticks. there's something about it that hangs on and won't let go. I recommend

pretty good second time too...

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