Discover books similar to "The Sparrow" series
Mary Doria Russell
"The Sparrow" series
4.11
"The Sparrow" is a thought-provoking and captivating science fiction series by Mary Doria Russell. The story follows a group of Jesuit priests and scientists who embark on a journey to another planet after receiving signals from extraterrestrial life. The narrative explores themes of faith, culture clash, and the nature of humanity as the characters confront the challenges of adapting to a new world and encountering intelligent alien life. The series is praised for its rich character development, intricate plotlines, and philosophical depth, making it a must-read for both science fiction and general literature enthusiasts...
Books in series:
List of books similar to "The Sparrow" series:
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Left Hand of Darkness
This novel, like 'The Sparrow', explores themes of faith, culture clash, and communication challenges in a unique and thought-provoking way. Set on a planet where inhabitants can choose and change their gender, 'The Left Hand of Darkness' is a seminal work in the genre of feminist science fiction.
Learn More
Mary Robinette Kowal
The Calculating Stars
Fans of 'The Sparrow' will enjoy this alternate history novel that combines science fiction and historical fiction. The story follows a mathematician and pilot as she fights for her place in the astronaut corps in a world where a meteorite has accelerated the space race.
Learn More
Octavia Butler
Kindred
Fans of 'The Sparrow' who are interested in exploring themes of race and slavery in a science fiction context will enjoy this novel by the acclaimed author Octavia Butler. The story follows a black woman who is transported back in time to the antebellum South.
Learn More
Ann Leckie
Ancillary Justice
This novel, like 'The Sparrow', explores themes of identity, consciousness, and artificial intelligence. 'Ancillary Justice' tells the story of a starship's AI who seeks revenge after being separated from her ship and crew.
Learn More
Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Fans of 'The Sparrow' who are looking for a character-driven space opera will enjoy this novel. The story follows the diverse crew of a spaceship as they travel to a distant planet, encountering various alien cultures along the way.
Learn More
Starhawk
The Fifth Sacred Thing
Like 'The Sparrow', this novel explores themes of faith, community, and the struggle to maintain cultural identity in a changing world. Set in a post-apocalyptic California, 'The Fifth Sacred Thing' tells the story of a society that has created a sustainable, utopian community.
Learn More
Liu Cixin
The Three-Body Problem
Fans of 'The Sparrow' who are interested in exploring the intersection of science fiction and religion will enjoy this novel. The story follows a Chinese astrophysicist who is contacted by an alien civilization seeking to prevent their own extinction.
Learn More
Ursula K. Le Guin
The Hainish Cycle
This series of interconnected novels, like 'The Sparrow', explores themes of communication, culture clash, and the search for meaning in a vast universe. Each novel tells the story of a different planet in the Hainish Confederation, a group of human-inhabited planets.
Learn More
Kurt Vonnegut
The Sirens of Titan
Fans of 'The Sparrow' who are looking for a darkly humorous take on the search for meaning in the universe will enjoy this novel. The story follows a wealthy man who is sent on a mission to Titan, one of Saturn's moons, in search of a missing spacecraft.
Learn MoreJames S. A. Corey
The Expanse series
Fans of 'The Sparrow' who are looking for a thrilling space opera with complex characters and political intrigue will enjoy this series. The story follows a diverse group of characters as they navigate a future where humanity has colonized the solar system.
Learn More
© All rights reserved.