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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 the year 2060, a radio astronomer detects a signal from a distant planet, leading to a Jesuit-led mission to investigate. The crew, including a linguist and a priest, grapples with questions of faith, science, and the nature of humanity as they encounter an alien civilization. Their journey challenges their beliefs and forces them to confront the profound implications of first contact.
