The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

The Sparrow #1

Mary Doria Russell

423 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It was predictable, in hindsight. Everything about the history of the Society of Jesus bespoke deft and efficient action, exploration and research. During what Europeans were pleased to call the Age of Discovery, Jesuit priests were never more tha...

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Moods

dark 71%
emotional 65%
reflective 60%
challenging 59%
sad 53%
adventurous 51%
tense 30%
mysterious 28%
inspiring 13%
hopeful 12%
funny 10%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 29% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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