The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

The Sparrow #1

Mary Doria Russell

408 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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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 betwee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,252 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
emotional 68%
reflective 61%
challenging 58%
sad 55%
adventurous 54%
tense 32%
mysterious 31%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 11%
funny 10%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
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% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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