Unique in its approach to "other worlds"
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As an avid sci-fi fan, I was interested in this book because of its unique approach to the subject. Remarkable story telling, believable plots, characters and situations; it didn't disappoint one bit. Highly recommended.
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A HIGHLY INTELLIGENT TREATISE ON PERSONAL THEOLOGY - A TRUE CLASSIC
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Theology can become a distant logical exercise of dry doctrine and easy theoretical conclusions. When it comes down to the wet choices of real life most such theoretical Theology is found wanting as it can offer only limited answers. This is Theology of the other kind, the real one.
Mary Doria Russell has created a highly intelligent story: what would the story of a future saint be? Say, a Jesuit spearheading an exploratory mission to an alien civilization as a linguist of unique abilities; a former outcast that found his true calling as a man of the Cloth and God's face in all the hungry he fed and all the orphans he sheltered and all the lost he bough back from desperation. And then God asked for more. Much more. Is God real or a mere human construct? Can Faith survive anything?
This is one of those books that stays with you for ever. Read THE SPARROW first, CHILDREN OF THE GOD later in order to enjoy them both more.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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rich and moving character development
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Emilio's crisis of faith is perhaps the most moving I have ever read. I never found organised religion particularly persuasive, but The Sparrow at least left me with a positive regard for the simple elements of a true and human-dimensioned faith - and the terrible price one pays for such a thing.
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It takes some reading, but is definitely worth it!
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If you're looking for Guns 'n' Aliens style SF, then you may as well not read these reviews and just avoid this book. However, if you are looking for something deeper then you're in the right place. 'The Sparrow' is a marvellous book, that captivates and plays with your emotions. A wonderful examination of religious faith through a very interesting lens.
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Amazing
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It might be a bit slow, the chronologic order might be a bit confusing at first, but heck this is one good book, one of the best i've read. And much preferred it to the sequel.
Everything about this story was amazing, humanely touching, and M.D. Russell created a universe i personally did not like, but is stable, interesting and downright dramatic.
I have read very very few books that can make me laugh, cry, frighten me all at the same time...
Amazing.
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