The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

The Sparrow #1

Mary Doria Russell

423 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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It was predictable, in hindsight. Everything about the history of the Society of Jesus bespoke deft and efficient action, exploration and research. During what Europeans were pleased to call the Age of Discovery, Jesuit priests were never more tha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,200 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
emotional 68%
reflective 61%
challenging 57%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
mysterious 31%
tense 31%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 37%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 29% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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