About the book
In Children of God, Mary Doria 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 So-ciety 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 universe whose boundaries now extend beyond the solar system and whose future lies with children born in a faraway place.
Strikingly original, richly plotted, replete with memorable characters and filled with humanity and humor, Children of God is an unforgettable and uplifting novel that is a potent successor to The Sparrow and a startlingly imaginative adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell’s special literary magic.
Editions of Children of God
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679456353
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679462255
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449004838
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307414748
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780375402197
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780739383087
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415961926
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415961919
Read an Excerpt
In Children of God, Mary Doria 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 So-ciety 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 universe whose boundaries now extend beyond the solar system and whose future lies with children born in a faraway place.
Strikingly original, richly plotted, replete with memorable characters and filled with humanity and humor, Children of God is an unforgettable and uplifting novel that is a potent successor to The Sparrow and a startlingly imaginative adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell’s special literary magic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children of God about?
In Children of God, Mary Doria 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 So-ciety 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 universe whose boundaries now extend beyond the solar system and whose future lies with children born in a faraway place.
Strikingly original, richly plotted, replete with memorable characters and filled with humanity and humor, Children of God is an unforgettable and uplifting novel that is a potent successor to The Sparrow and a startlingly imaginative adventure for newcomers to Mary Doria Russell’s special literary magic.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Children of God?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Children of God?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679456353
Is Children of God part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Sparrow Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Children of God?
Mary Doria Russell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Children of God is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679456353) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679462255) and paperback(ISBN 9780449004838) and ebook(ISBN 9780307414748) and audiobook(ISBN 9780375402197) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780739383087) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415961926) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415961919)
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