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Liked It “This sequel to "The Sparrow" should be read second. Both books together are a fascinating first contact tale, with Jesuits, no less. Ms. Russel is an accomplished writer and the books are engrossing.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This sequel to "The Sparrow" should be read second. Both books together are a fascinating first contact tale, with Jesuits, no less. Ms. Russel is an accomplished writer and the books are engrossing.”
Susan B wrote this review Sunday, November 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Mary Doria Russell's follow-up to "The Sparrow" didn't hit me between the eyes like the original, but I still loved it.”
Paula C wrote this review Sunday, November 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was the most interesting science fiction novel I've ever read. There is a lot to think about with this book. Concerning religion, politics, prejudice, etc. ”
JoAnne wrote this review Wednesday, October 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Just as good as The Sparrow.”
Neli L wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Must read this book for answers to the first book "The Sparrow"”
Janet M wrote this review Monday, August 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Sequel to The Sparrow. These two books, together address the timeless question of why there is suffering and evil. If you are religious or agnostic, Russell's exploration of this question is satisfying and the story telling is superb. I require a greater suspension of disbelief when reading science fiction, and this book is no exception. However, the story telling is generally so accomplished that my willingness is very high. It's easy to forgive several overly-contrived plot elements because the story, on the whole is quite compelling.
Bookwoman Schaf wrote this review Monday, August 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Through the devices of time travel and culture clash Russell examines the unintended negative and positive consequences of exercising our free will within our biological, spiritual, cultural, intellectual limitations.
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“This was the followup to The Sparrow by the same author. While I enjoyed finding out what happens to Emilio after the end of first book, on the whole I found this book tedious and hard to finish. The jumps between time periods seem harder to follow, and the characters weren't as engaging.”
Sara B wrote this review Saturday, August 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I read The Sparrow by Russell many years ago and really enjoyed it. Science fiction is not usually my first choice for reading material but after the Sparrow I wanted to read the sequel to see what became of the main character.
Deborah P wrote this review Thursday, July 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I enjoyed this book even more if that's possible.”“Not quite as good as The Sparrow but still quite engaging and intelligent. I think she lost track of some of the plot lines in her effort to make her big point at the end. Still, a great read.”
Katy D wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
