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Description
The sole survivor of a crew sent to explore a new planet, Jesuit priest Emilio Sandoz discovers an alien civilization that raises questions about the very essence of humanity, an encounter that leads Sandoz to a public inquisition and the destruction of his faith.
Awards
Dublin Literary Award (Longlist — 1998)
Locus Award (Nominee — First Novel — 1997)
Gaylactic Spectrum Award (Nominee — Hall of Fame — 2000)
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Finalist — 1997)
Arthur C. Clarke Award (Winner — 1998)
British Science Fiction Association Award (Shortlist — Novel — 1997)
Otherwise Award (Winner — 1996)
Kurd Laßwitz Preis (Winner — 2001)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1996-10