{"product_id":"the-sparrow-mary-doria-russell-paperback","title":"The Sparrow -- Mary Doria Russell, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA 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 \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A startling, engrossing, and moral work of fiction.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\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.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Powerful . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow \u003c\/i\u003etackles a difficult subject with grace and intelligence.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\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.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Dallas Morning News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[Mary Doria] Russell shows herself to be a skillful storyteller who subtly and expertly builds suspense.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Doria Russell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballantine Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/8\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1\" H x 5.4\" L x 1.2\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780449912553\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotton Kandy Skies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51741001154859,"sku":"9780449912553","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/2978\/5899\/files\/9780449912553_bbbab313-238a-47e9-9e49-4002d5cd2e8b.jpg?v=1774820361","url":"https:\/\/2trc11-eq.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sparrow-mary-doria-russell-paperback","provider":"Kotton Kandy Skies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}