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Mary Doria Russell
Mary Doria Russell is the author of the science fiction novel The Sparrow. Her work often explores complex ethical questions and the human condition.
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Synopsis
In 2019, humanity discovers a radio signal from a distant planet, leading to a Jesuit-led mission to make first contact. Father Emilio Sandoz, a gifted linguist, is part of the crew that travels to Rakhat, a world teeming with life and a seemingly idyllic society. However, what begins as a hopeful journey of discovery soon devolves into a harrowing tale of cultural misunderstanding, profound suffering, and a crisis of faith that will forever change Sandoz and the future of humanity's place in the cosmos.