Children of God
by Mary Doria Russell
Taste attributes: science fictionrobots/ai/spacedramafresh & originalheavyimaginarysurrealglossybig & variedinjustice/tragedy/vengeancesocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, inventive science-fiction novel, heavy rather than light. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.6 / 5
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About This Book
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.
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- Author
- Mary Doria Russell
- Published
- 1998
- Pages
- 451
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