![]() ![]() I found myself pouring over the pages of this book in a way I haven’t in a long time. The book is masterfully written in a way where as you finish a chapter in one timeline, you are brought back to the other. The other is years before the expedition, and over time, works its way up to what Sandoz is recalling in the inquiry. One takes place after the return of Emilio Sandoz from the expedition to the distant planet, tracing an inquiry as to what happened there. Though I was initially unsure about this plot line, Russell’s work makes for one of the most interesting books I’ve read in a long time. ![]() Basically, the story follows the attempts of a group of Jesuit priests to make first contact with an alien race on a distant plant. I have to admit I was skeptical at the premise at first. ![]() This book was Russell’s first foray into fiction, as previously she had only written technical manuals and scientific articles. ![]() Back in the summer I (Michael) sent a request to a trusted friend: “What science fiction novels would you recommend?” I received quite a large list, but the first book he recommended was The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. ![]()
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