The Sparrow Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Fabulous, just brilliantly written, characterisations were incredible, the story was told so well, unravelled so skillfully and the salvation of the main character so carefully developed. "

" I read this book solely based on the fact that it is about Jesuits in space. That's all I knew about it. I have gone to Jesuit schools for more than five years and love Ignatian theology, and the thought of Jesuits in space was too amusing to pass up. Unfortunately, I probably shouldn't read books based on amusing topic instead of recommendations and good reviews. This book was strangely written and switched POV at strange and confusing moments. Really important facts were mentioned as if I were already supposed to know them and scenes that would have been really interesting only took a few pages, or were skipped entirely, while pages and pages and pages were given to sort-of-plots that didn't go anywhere. The alien species were a disappointment, which is pretty horrible for a sci-fi space book. Most of all, I could hardly figure out what "deep questions" this book was trying to discuss. I dunno. It was a strange and unfulfilling read. "

" For some reason, it took me forever to read this book. But I enjoyed every minute of it. Excellent story, well-written, thought provoking! "

" I couldn't possibly have loved this book more. Mind-blowingly, heart-wrenchingly awesome. "

" Good Stuff. Grabbed a hold and never let go. Compelled to move right onto the next one to get more "

" I still love this book 10 years later, but I am also still frustrated by some of the glossing over in the last third. So much of the book is written in great detail that its a bit shameful of Russell to hurry through the last couple of Rakhat natives. "

" Interesting mix of theology and technology. "

" This book could haunt me for a long time. Russell crafts a beautiful and, at times, devastating narrative of first contact. It's a classic science fiction premise, and at the same time that she does justice to the geeky aspects, she uses it to express so much about love, solidarity and courage. "

" I read this while working at the WGPL (so a long time ago) but remember really liking it -- concerning time travel and singing and language "

" Very dark, a little disturbing, but riveting. "

" An exception book about faith, meaning, and the heart's strengths and weaknesses. Plausible science fiction premise as an added bonus. Highly recommend. "

" Interesting images in this book. Thought provoking ideas . "

" Amazingly interesting Science fiction novel. With an emphasis on the science aspect. The author is an anthropologist by trade and goes into amazing detail about the social, linguistic and evolutionary details of another race. "

" An elegant and enthralling mix of science fiction and theology. This book was made for me. "

" Beutiful! A must read! Im not saying any more than that! Your gona have to figure out that on your own! Whaha!! "

" Intense! Compelling, thought-provoking. Felt less like Sci-Fi than a thoughtful reflection on life. "

" Interesting premise. Jesuit mission to the first inhabited planet outside our solar system. "

" a disappointing vendetta of a book. "

" Wow! A great mix of science fiction and religion. "

" So. Awesome. "

" One of the best books that I have ever read, and I've read a lot of books. Ms. Russell's take on the traditional sci-fi plot of "First Contact" is engrossing. I couldn't put it down! "