Children of God (The Sparrow, #2)
by Mary Doria Russell
Children of God by Mary Doria Russell holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 451 pages.
About Children of God
Mary Doria Russell's debut novel, The Sparrow, took us on a journey to a distant planet and into the center of the human soul. A critically acclaimed bestseller, The Sparrow was chosen as one of Entertainment Weekly's Ten Best Books of the Year, a finalist for the Book-of-the-Month Club's First Fiction Prize and the winner of the James M. Tiptree Memorial Award. Now, in Children of God, Russell further establishes herself as one of the most innovative, entertaining and philosophically provocative novelists writing today.The only member of the original mission to the planet Rakhat to return to Earth, Father Emilio Sandoz has barely begun to recover from his ordeal when the Society of Jesus calls upon him for help in preparing for another mission to Alpha Centauri. Despite his objections and fear, he cannot escape his past or the future.Old friends, new discoveries and difficult questions await Emilio as he struggles for inner peace and understanding in a moral...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Mary Doria Russell |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 451 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,938 |
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What genre is Children of God?
Children of God is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Children of God worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, Children of God has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Children of God?
Children of God has 451 pages.
Who wrote Children of God?
Children of God was written by Mary Doria Russell. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Children of God?
The ISBN-13 for Children of God is 9780449004840.0.
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