The Sparrow

About a third of the way into the book, I had to stop reading for a week. I had become so upset because I knew something bad was going to happen to characters that I had become emotionally invested( in without realizing it), that I couldn't go on. I've not had such a reaction to a book since I was a preteen (when everything is melodrama). The characters feel so real and even though this the future, it feels logical. You could see the technology in the next 10 years being there, you still felt like this was your universe. Considering this was written awhile ago and it didn't feel out of date is a plus for me. The way the story was written, going back a forth from present to past, allows you to figure out many things that are going to happen, but surprisingly adds a bit of suspense as you are waiting for the big reveal. There were a few disappointing areas that I felt deserved more attention and seemed glossed over, but the spiritual and personal growth of the characters keep you thinking and wanting more.