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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.

©2008 Mary Doria Russell (P)2008 Brilliance Audio Adventure Christian Fiction Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Romance Science Fiction
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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)
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This is one of the best books I have listened to in my life. Wonderful and warm characters, very clever story which touched my soul. Just going to begin the next instalment.
Heartfelt thanks to author and narrator.

Amazing and Beautiful

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

Narration very well done

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Perhaps the only book I would ever label as perfection, and undoubtedly my new favourite book. I truly don't think I've ever been as emotionally impacted by a book as much as this, but I was truly left sobbing at the end; not just because of tragedy within the plot, but because it's such a masterful, emotionally charged book that you can't help but be deeply affected. Even a week after finishing it, I still think about it daily. Truly a masterclass in writing believable, authentic and compelling characters. The narration is utterly fantastic and lives up to the incredible quality of the writing itself. Do yourself a favour and listen to The Sparrow!

Incredible

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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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