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The Sparrow (Ballantine Reader's Circle)by Mary Doria Russell
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The Sparrow, an astonishing literary debut, takes you on a journey to a distant planet and to the center of the human soul. It is the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a twenty-first-century scientific mission to a newly discovered extraterrestrial culture. Sandoz and his companions are prepared to endure isolation, hardship and death, but nothing can prepare them for the civilization they encounter, or for the tragic misunderstanding that brings the mission to a catastrophic end. Once considered a living saint, Sandoz returns alone to Earth physically and spiritually maimed, the mission's sole survivor — only to be accused of heinous crimes and blamed for the mission's failure. Review:"Herself a former anthropologist, born and raised a Roman Catholic and recently converted to Judaism, Russell brings to this novel a keen grasp of the methods used by scientists investigating an unknown culture, as well as a deep appreciation for the varieties of religious experience. She has created a cast of interesting and likable characters in Sandoz and his crew mates and in the team of Jesuits trying to rehabilitate him: These are intelligent, caring people equally capable of light banter and deep philosophical discussions....Even readers who do not usually appreciate science fiction may well find themselves enthralled." Merle Rubin, The Christian Science Monitor Review:"The Sparrow tackles a difficult subject with grace and
intelligence." San Francisco Chronicle Review:"Russell's novel is driven by her characters, by their complex
relationships and inner conflicts, not by aliens or technology." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Review:"It is rare to find a book about interplanetary exploration that has this much insight into human nature and foresight into a possible future." San Antonio Express News Review:"Two narratives — the mission to the planet and its aftermath four decades later — interweave to create a suspenseful tale." The Seattle Times About the AuthorTrained as a paleoanthropologist, and the author of scientific articles on subjects ranging from bone biology to cannibalism, Mary Doria Russell received her B.A. in cultural anthropology from the University of Illinois, her M.A. in social anthropology from Northeastern University and her doctorate in biological anthropology from the University of Michigan. After quitting academia and writing computer manuals, she began work on The Sparrow. She lives with her husband and son in Cleveland, Ohio. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 24 comments: 
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