This episode features The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. Discussion of the book starts at the 9th minute. Spoilers are between the 46 – 1:45 minute marks. We spend a lot of time prespoilers talking about our large cast of characters as well as how Russell balanced the book between past and present. In spoilers we talk more about the world building of Rakhat as well as Emilio’s experience there and his relationship with God. We finish with our usual segments. Enjoy!