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Can I read The Sparrow on EtoBox?

The Sparrow by Russell, Mary Doria, 1950- is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Sparrow about?

The Sparrow is a novel about a remarkable man, a living saint, a life-long celibate and Jesuit priest, who undergoes an experience so harrowing and profound that it makes him question the existence of God. This experience--the first contact between human beings and intelligent extraterrestrial life--begins with a small mistake and ends in a horrible catastrophe.

Who reads The Sparrow?

It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Russell, Mary Doria, 1950-
Publisher
Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Published
1997
Language
EN
ISBN
9780552997775
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Literary Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction
Rating
4.17 / 5 (561 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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