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Ever
five thousand years, so the people of Thanet believe, the
world ends in fire and a new cycle of creation begins. Now
the last days are once again upon them, and a fiery star draws
near. This is the Death-Bringer, the Eater of the World, whose
coming heralds the end of all things. But to Captain Picard
and his crew the Death-Bringer is nothing more than a rogue
comet, one which can easily be destroyed. But how can he save
the Thanetians without destroying the basis of their whole
civilisation?...
Do
Comets Dream sound
like another take on an overused narrative. But Somtow weaves
an intricate tale around this well worn premise. Moral dilemma,
religious beliefs and a world that is only backwards when
it comes to the ancient beliefs that it allows to govern it's
existence (Hey! Sounds like a species very dear to our hearts
- us!)
There
is another interesting twist as Troi realises that Picard
doesn't have to contend with the dilemma of whether to save
the Thanetians, while destroying everything they hold sacred,
because the Comet is actually alive.
There
is just (and only just) enough story here to keep you entertained
for books 260+ pages without your mind wandering. A surprisingly
new take on an old format.
Amber Leigh
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