Andrew and Craig will not shy away from spoiling specific story beats when necessary. They believe the joy of discovery is crucial to enjoying any well-told tale. Plus, these are books you should have read by now. Andrew: "I've been having the most boring dreams lately"
We're back to sci-fi this week, but we take a break from the politics-heavy universe of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow instead uses science fiction to discuss anthropology, colonialism, and theology. There's some genuinely funny and warm stuff in this book, but there's a shadow hanging over the proceedings from the outset: eight people set out to explore the first known alien planet inhabited by sentient life, but only one comes back, and he's much worse for the wear.
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