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Set in the 21st century - a number of decades from now - The Sparrow is the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and talented linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who - in response to a remarkable radio signal from the depths of space - leads a scientific mission to make first contact with an extraterrestrial culture.In the true tradition of Jesuit adventurers before him, Sandoz and his companions are prepared to endure isolation, suffering - even death - but nothing can prepare them for the civilisation they encounter. Or for the tragic misunderstanding that brings the mission to a devastating end. Once considered a living saint, Sandoz returns alone to Earth horrifically maimed, both physically and spiritually, the mission's sole survivor - only to be blamed for the mission's failure and accused of heinous crimes.
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The Sparrow, Mary Doria Russell
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- The Sparrow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Doria Russell
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0552997773
- ISBN13
- 9780552997775
- Series
- The Sparrow
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Religious Topics, Science Fiction, American Literature, Science Fantasy, Gifts for men, Identity, Aliens
- First published
- 1996
- Original title
- The Sparrow
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
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- Set in the 21st century - a number of decades from now - The Sparrow is the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and talented linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who - in response to a remarkable radio signal from the depths of space - leads a scientific mission to make first contact with an extraterrestrial culture.In the true tradition of Jesuit adventurers before him, Sandoz and his companions are prepared to endure isolation, suffering - even death - but nothing can prepare them for the civilisation they encounter. Or for the tragic misunderstanding that brings the mission to a devastating end. Once considered a living saint, Sandoz returns alone to Earth horrifically maimed, both physically and spiritually, the mission's sole survivor - only to be blamed for the mission's failure and accused of heinous crimes.