(Drivebycuriosity) - I love science fiction because the best authors of the genre employ logic and science to create entertaining tales about possible futures or alternate worlds. Michael G. Coney belongs to these writers. I loved his novel "Charisma" about parallel worlds (my review). This inspired me to read his book "Brontomek!" ( amazon).
The novel is set on an earth like planet where most of the population specializes in fishing and agriculture. Unfortunate developments had set its economy on decline. A corporation, which spans over many worlds, took the advantage and bought the whole planet (this is a spoiler free blog).
The novel focuses on the conflicts between the settlers and the corporation and between different fractions of the settlers. Coney elaborates the economy of the planet, the sociology and the behavior of crowds. I enjoyed Coney`s descriptions of the bizarre fauna & flora and how it influences the lives on the planet.
One - very peculiar life form - has an important role in the plot, event though the author introduced it very subtle. Describing it would spoil the story, but this life form lifts the novel above the genre.
"Brontomek!" belongs to the filet pieces of Science Fiction and is highly recommended.
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