The occupation
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Finaly we get to know how it al began. This first book gives us a detailed description of the rise of Skrain Dukat as a man who will do anything for the sake of Cardassia. I have been waiting since the beginning of this Star Trek series to learn the story behind the Occupation of Bajor. Once again this first book is a true continuation of the rich storyline of Deep Space Nine. I really look forward to read the sequels.
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Suspense, Intrigue, Page turner
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Since I started reading the DS9 relaunch books a couple of years ago I found myself more and more fascinated by the culture and politics of Bajor. Throughout the books and the TV series, the story of Cardassia's occupation of Bajor was hinted at but the circumstances surrounding the invasion were only hinted at - and never fully explored - until now.
Day of The Vipers begins a trilogy of stories filling in the gaps and does it perfectly. The characterisations are spot on, we get to learn a great deal about the Cardassians and Bajorans in general, and even the Federation are shown in a different light.
The premise of the story here reminds me of the 80's TV show "V", with the strange aliens visiting Bajor with a seemingly innocent gesture of friendship, followed by the next ten years as their influence on the planet becomes more controlling, culminating in the fully fledged occupation of a planet on it's way to ruin.
The story is told from the points of view of three main characters, Darrah Mace, the policeman who finds himself torn between the needs of his family and the world he must protect; Bennek - one of the spiritual leaders of the Oralian way, whose genuine affection for Bajor and it's spiritual people become Cardassia's Trojan Horse; And Skrain Dukat, the young ambitious Cardassian who is quickly rising through the ranks at Bajor's cost.
So many years after the end of Deep Space Nine I am so pleased the books outshone the TV series. Whereas the Next Generation and Voyager books have just gone silly, Deep Space Nine's story has just gone from strength to strength, and this book carries on that tradition. I'm just gutted that I don't have the next book on the shelf waiting. I'd usually read a book like this is a couple of days but I found myself slowing down so that I could save some for later!!!
Highly recommended. I pray that the next books are as good.
And when on Earth is Fearful Symmetry coming out? I'm sure 2 years is just far too long to be kept waiting...
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