![]() ![]() ![]() Rather, we are given a slate on which to draw our own conclusions there are many opportunities to question and reflect upon the events in this story and how they relate to humankind in general. The author, Mary Doria Russell, does not ‘preach’ to the reader. They are journeys of faith, morality, and the influence of time on the shaping and perception of events. On Rakhat, that ignorance proved catastrophic." Both stories are termed ‘science fiction’ but both go deeper than just an exploration of the frontiers of space. "First contact-by definition-takes place in a state of radical ignorance, where nothing is known about the ecology, biology, languages, culture and economy of the Other. The Sparrow was a story of a first contact conducted by a Jesuit mission to the planet Rakhat. I would highly suggest reading these in order as the one really does follow immediately on the heels of the other. It is a must-read for anyone that has read and enjoyed the first in the duology. Children of God made no less of an impact on me. This novel is the stunning sequel to The Sparrow, a book that left me breathless and yearning for more after the last page. ![]() "Everything we thought we understood-that was what we were most wrong about." ![]()
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