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belief-versus-skepticism
The narrator grapples with the tension between witnessing impossible events and the rational skepticism of the reader, emphasizing the theme of faith.
1 chapter across 1 book
Too Like the Lightning (2016)Ada Palmer
Chapter 7
The chapter opens on March 23, 2454, introducing Carlyle Foster, a sensayer who visits Thisbe and discovers a crisis involving tiny, wounded toy soldiers and a boy named Bridger with miraculous healing powers. The narrative explores the tension between belief and skepticism, the role of sensayers as metaphysical guides in a society where religion is suppressed, and hints at Bridger's pivotal role in shaping the future.