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Horus Rising

6/10

Dan Abnett

Warhammer 40k, military, war

The Story

It is the 31st millennium. Under the benevolent leadership of the Immortal Emperor, the Imperium of Man hasstretched out across the galaxy.

It is a golden age of discovery and conquest. But now, on the eve of victory, the Emperor leaves the front lines, entrusting the great crusade to his favourite son, Horus. Promoted to Warmaster, can the idealistic Horus carry out the Emperor's grand plan, or will this promotion sow the seeds of heresy amongst his brothers?

©2006 Games Workshop Limited (P)2014 Games Workshop Limited

So this is the second Warhammer 40k book I’ve listened to, mainly because the Astra Militarum book was so good. But this is different. The first book in a long series called the Horus Heresy, I’d heard a bit about it before but no details really. I was upset that the narrator wasn’t the same as the last time (or even the author), but that was just wishful thinking. The story focusses on an unrivalled army who have had their fear bred out of them – it makes them emotionless and perfect soldiers. Unfortunately it also meant that they were quite unrelatable as characters and although I did enjoy the book and it was narrated well, I found that it didn’t hold my attention for more than fifteen minutes of so at a time. I probably will listen to more in the series, because the story was good, but hope the characters develop. Storyline: 7/10 Character depth: 6/10 Narration: 8/10

My Review

So this is the second Warhammer 40k book I’ve listened to, mainly because the Astra Militarum book was so good. But this is different. The first book in a long series called the Horus Heresy, I’d heard a bit about it before but no details really. I was upset that the narrator wasn’t the same as the last time (or even the author), but that was just wishful thinking.
The story focusses on an unrivalled army who have had their fear bred out of them – it makes them emotionless and perfect soldiers. Unfortunately it also meant that they were quite unrelatable as characters and although I did enjoy the book and it was narrated well, I found that it didn’t hold my attention for more than fifteen minutes of so at a time.
I probably will listen to more in the series, because the story was good, but hope the characters develop.

Storyline: 7/10
Character depth: 6/10
Narration: 8/10

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