The Sparrow
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The Sparrow
Mary Doria Russell
4 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2011–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell is one of my all-time favorites, and mixes deep SF with psychology and religion in interesting ways.
But "The Sparrow" was the best sci-fi I have read in years, so I can't exclude that. Terrifically good book.
The main character is a Jesuit linguist priest and he learns the languages spoken there
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which are the most interesting books you have read in 2022? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the best Sci-Fi books you've ever read? 2018 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books of 2010? 2011 · 1 recommendation