City on a Hill eBook Ted Neill Martha Woodham Patricia Gaston David Fulmer
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City on a Hill eBook Ted Neill Martha Woodham Patricia Gaston David Fulmer
Welcome to the city of Fortinbras where religion and all thigs associated with religion are banned because of its destructive power. Sabrina Sabryia and Lindsey Mehdina have been inseparable best friends since Sabrina defended Lindsey from bullies when they were very young. Each has her own life now, Sabina is a police cadet and Lindsey is an artist. But life will soon change for both, as they learn all they have believed to be true isn’t what it seems.Sabrina, an orphan, was brought up by the ruler of Fortinbras and has never questioned the truth she was taught as a child. Lindsey, however, is leading a life she is compelled to keep secret from her friend. When Sabrina discovers that Lindsey is involved in a religious cult, she must make a decision – save her life-long friend or leave her to the fate that awaits all law breakers of Fortinbras, a fate she discovers that is far from what people believe it to be. But even if she saves her, where can they go that is safe? The world outside the city is radio-active, and there is no place safe in the city. And as Sabrina has learned, not everything she was taught is true, and her best friend has kept a secret from her for years, so what and who can she trust? Both women are searching for the same thing, the truth, but what will it cost them when they learn what that truth is?
This novel is a page-turner. The creation of this futuristic society, and the unfolding of Sabrina and Lindsey’s story was written in a masterful way. I found myself unable to put it down, and it held many twists and turns that were unexpected and heartbreaking. Neill creates a world that is full of surprises and horrors, but doesn’t seem so far-fetched. A world that has practically been destroyed by religious wars and is trying to correct the mistakes of the past by banning all religion seems feasible in a world that is destroyed by fanaticism. I found the book to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. A great read with lots of imaginative characters, inventions, and plot twists.
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City on a Hill eBook Ted Neill Martha Woodham Patricia Gaston David Fulmer Reviews
City on a Hill is post-apocalyptic story that will intrigue fans of the fantasy genre. Being a fan of this specific genre I was excited to dig into this story.
It follows a city built in the aftermath of a religious war that nearly eradicated all human life and where religion is forbidden. The main character Sabrina Sabryia is a young police cadet and her best friend Lindsey Mehdina, a compelling spiritual leader. When conflict arises their friendship was tested.
I went into this story with high expectations, but felt a bit disappointed instead. It seemed like the typical dystopian story and while there were some elements that were unique it failed to grab my attention. I really couldn’t get into the story or its characters. But I did appreciate Neill’s intricate detailed and all the world building used to make the story come to life. The world building was also done nicely.
While this isn’t my cup of tea, I would still recommend it to others that enjoy the post-apocalyptic genre.
While Pilgrim Governor William Bradford used the words “city on a hill” to describe the solid force of Puritan religion in the New World, Ted Neill turns the description upside down to portray two futuristic cities surviving after an apocalyptic religious war. His cities, Fortinbras and Lysander, sit somewhere in Middle Eastern desert lands, and are ruled by reason and law. Their foundation, though, along with the reader’s footing even from one page to the next, is hardly solid or secure. Neill combines ancient religious stories, mythology and a cybernetic vision of the future into an ever-changing vista. Best friends Sabrina, a police cadet, and Lindsey, a mystical seeker, wind up on the same and opposite sides of a revolution. Humans and man-machine combinations battle for victory, in a world which, in both defeat and victory, turns out to be completely different from what it appeared. Readers are kept perpetually off balance the exotic odors of local plants like hyssop and tamarisk waft over fields strewn with the gory and decomposing dead. Friendships pivot into hatred in an instant. This City on a Hill sits on a hill of sand, and the footing is treacherous. Absorbing, suspenseful and full of surprises!
This action-packed novel has a lot going for it realistic protagonists, a fast-moving plot, mysterious elements, some intriguing points, and generally good writing (aside from the occasional typo). In fact, the plot reminded me a lot of those Russian nesting dolls that actually contain numerous wooden boxes that must be opened up before you eventually reach the final one. The same rings true here. You think the plot is leading you somewhere and then it goes somewhere else. That’s a good thing.
But there were several reasons I wouldn’t rank it any higher than I did. After the first few chapters, the book seemed to devolve into a series of battle sequences and those tend to cause my attention to flag. Readers that identify themselves as being even somewhat religious may additionally find themselves put off by Sabrina’s persistent scorn for religion. Lindsay would have made a better narrator for that reason alone, but she also seems to be a more relatable character than her best friend. The morality of the Twin Cities was likewise hard to wrap my head around. Supposedly religion is considered the world’s biggest problem but blatant sexism is still acceptable behavior?
Finally, there’s the fact that the ending was extremely unsatisfying. I was left wondering what had happened to Lindsay’s family when she was arrested and where they were now. I also wanted a resolution that ended the book on a high note for both protagonists. Instead the last word goes to the girl that teased them as kids in the beginning of the novel. Folks that prefer happy endings (such as myself) are probably going to be disappointed with this one. If you’re looking for a light read, this isn’t it.
But readers who don’t mind the aforementioned caveats will probably enjoy this story.
Welcome to the city of Fortinbras where religion and all thigs associated with religion are banned because of its destructive power. Sabrina Sabryia and Lindsey Mehdina have been inseparable best friends since Sabrina defended Lindsey from bullies when they were very young. Each has her own life now, Sabina is a police cadet and Lindsey is an artist. But life will soon change for both, as they learn all they have believed to be true isn’t what it seems.
Sabrina, an orphan, was brought up by the ruler of Fortinbras and has never questioned the truth she was taught as a child. Lindsey, however, is leading a life she is compelled to keep secret from her friend. When Sabrina discovers that Lindsey is involved in a religious cult, she must make a decision – save her life-long friend or leave her to the fate that awaits all law breakers of Fortinbras, a fate she discovers that is far from what people believe it to be. But even if she saves her, where can they go that is safe? The world outside the city is radio-active, and there is no place safe in the city. And as Sabrina has learned, not everything she was taught is true, and her best friend has kept a secret from her for years, so what and who can she trust? Both women are searching for the same thing, the truth, but what will it cost them when they learn what that truth is?
This novel is a page-turner. The creation of this futuristic society, and the unfolding of Sabrina and Lindsey’s story was written in a masterful way. I found myself unable to put it down, and it held many twists and turns that were unexpected and heartbreaking. Neill creates a world that is full of surprises and horrors, but doesn’t seem so far-fetched. A world that has practically been destroyed by religious wars and is trying to correct the mistakes of the past by banning all religion seems feasible in a world that is destroyed by fanaticism. I found the book to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. A great read with lots of imaginative characters, inventions, and plot twists.
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