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justine_ao 's review for:
The Sparrow
by Mary Doria Russell
3.5 stars
I’m not even sure what to say about this. It’s easy in some parts and horribly difficult in others.
In the main, it is excellently written and characterized. The science fictional setting is necessary for framing the events, but the story itself is not about science but more about the characters’ personal journeys of faith, of love and friendship, of community and compassion.
Not a quick or lightweight read but ultimately worth the effort. I didn't love it intensely as so many people seem to, but I can appreciate the appeal and I would like to read the sequel, [b:Children of God|16948|Children of God (The Sparrow, #2)|Mary Doria Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373509005l/16948._SY75_.jpg|882029], as I understand it functions as a true second half of this story.
I’m not even sure what to say about this. It’s easy in some parts and horribly difficult in others.
In the main, it is excellently written and characterized. The science fictional setting is necessary for framing the events, but the story itself is not about science but more about the characters’ personal journeys of faith, of love and friendship, of community and compassion.
Not a quick or lightweight read but ultimately worth the effort. I didn't love it intensely as so many people seem to, but I can appreciate the appeal and I would like to read the sequel, [b:Children of God|16948|Children of God (The Sparrow, #2)|Mary Doria Russell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1373509005l/16948._SY75_.jpg|882029], as I understand it functions as a true second half of this story.