{"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Doria Russell\u003c\/b\u003e has been called one of the most versatile writers in contemporary American literature. Widely praised for her meticulous research, fine prose, and compelling narrative drive, she is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling and award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sparrow, Children of God, A Thread of Grace, Dreamers of the Day, Doc, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEpitaph\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Russell holds a Ph.D. in biological anthropology. She lives in Lyndhurst, Ohio.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ballantine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593663189266,"sku":"9780449912553","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e7c323b-287c-452e-8986-81110782e40a.jpg?v=1732119735","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sparrow-9780449912553","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}