{"product_id":"the-sparrow-9780449912553","title":"The Sparrow","description":"A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow \u003c\/i\u003etells 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Important novels leave deep cracks in our beliefs, our prejudices, and our blinders. \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow \u003c\/i\u003eis one of them.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Powerful . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow \u003c\/i\u003etackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Provocative, challenging . . . recalls both Arthur C. Clarke and H. G. Wells, with a dash of Ray Bradbury for good measure.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Dallas Morning News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ballantine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780449912553\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.24h x 5.62w x 0.98d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Spectrum Awards - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e John W. Campbell Memorial Award - Third Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/28\/1997 pg. 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooksense '76 Reading Grp 04\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2004 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristian Century\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/02\/2008 pg. 12\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mary Doria Russell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637369794716,"sku":"9780449912553","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_7f06af18-f9ba-4352-8999-7d0fce4cfa25.jpg?v=1603844610","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-sparrow-9780449912553","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}