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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I actually really enjoyed this book a lot. At first I was a bit demotivated to read the first quarter of the book because it wasn't making sense time line wise. It was because I was looking for a direct continuation from the previous book. But really now I see the author needed time to set up the characters and everything. I feel like I know a lot about Death Guard now.
The space horror that this book provided was so good. I'm such a fan of space horror and this book didn't disappoint me.
The space horror that this book provided was so good. I'm such a fan of space horror and this book didn't disappoint me.
I gave it the four stars only because the pace did slow down a bit in the middle, and the ending did leave a lot of things open. Then again, leaving things open is part of setting up for the rest of the series. So, it's more like 4 1/2 stars for me. Overall, this novel is a strong entry in the series, and I think fans will certainly like it. I did enjoy that I got to see some events from the previous novel from a different point of view. It is a long journey, a journey with a lot of risks and sacrifices, for the Astartes and crew of the frigate Eisenstein as they make a jump to warn the Emperor of Horus' treachery. Will they make it? Will they survive in the warp, especially with warp storms and a battle-damaged ship? And if they make it to Terra, will they be believed? All these questions and more will be answered as Captain Garro leads the Eisenstein on its flight. A solid read, and I will definitely be looking for the next book in the series.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The best of the four I've read so far in this series. Well-written, this one combines the right mix of technical detail with human elements that make the reader easily able to follow, and identify with, the main characters. Nathaniel Garro, Astartes from the Death Guard, commandeers the ship Eisenstein in a desperate effort to bring word to the Emperor of Terra of Horus' treachery and betrayal described in the last book. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat, and sets up well for continued novels along this storyline.
Flight of the Eisenstein is the fourth novel in one of the biggest events in Warhammer History; The Horus Heresy. Well, it's the fourth novel if you're following the recommended reading list on Goodreads. Really, I know and understand that there are a dozen different ways in which this event could be read.
The first move of the Horus Heresy involved the burning of Istvaan III – and those loyal to the Emperor, many of whom were unfortunately on the planet. However, not all of the loyalists burned. Deathguard Captain Garro survived, and he and the Eisenstein are flying with all the haste possible.
All with the goal of warning those loyal to the Emperor. Yet having evaded the tragedy of Istvaan III doesn't make Garro and his crew free from all dangers, as they become trapped in the warp as they make their way.
"This death," rasped the voder "this death is ours. We choose it. We deny you your victory."
Flight of the Eisenstein is a heavy and powerful read, but it also exactly what I needed to read after the events of Galaxy in Flames (I'm still feeling broken-hearted over that one, and I knew what was going to happen!).
It almost read like a palette cleanser, where everything that Garro and his men faced was solely the Chaos from the warp. As opposed to the threats brought about by those they considered to be kin. You can see why one would leave readers feeling more emotionally raw than the other.
That being said, it was still a harrowing trip, and read. It really showcased the determination he and the rest of the Eisenstein felt, and just how much they had to go through just to stand a chance of reaching their goals.
It really feels like it's cutting to the core of a Space Marine story, when you put it in that perspective. Though maybe I'm just feeling a bit biased, as I've very quickly grown fond of Deathguard Captain Garro, and everything he stands for. The power of brilliant writing, ladies and gentlemen!
This is a novel that does provide many perspectives, as have the rest of the series up until this point. It's refreshing to see a different side of events, and these perspectives really did help to create a new web for readers to follow.
The end result is at least one reader (myself, in case that wasn't obvious) feeling anxious to dive into the next novel in the series: Fulgrim. Now that is also going to be a major change in events, and I just cannot wait.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
The first move of the Horus Heresy involved the burning of Istvaan III – and those loyal to the Emperor, many of whom were unfortunately on the planet. However, not all of the loyalists burned. Deathguard Captain Garro survived, and he and the Eisenstein are flying with all the haste possible.
All with the goal of warning those loyal to the Emperor. Yet having evaded the tragedy of Istvaan III doesn't make Garro and his crew free from all dangers, as they become trapped in the warp as they make their way.
"This death," rasped the voder "this death is ours. We choose it. We deny you your victory."
Flight of the Eisenstein is a heavy and powerful read, but it also exactly what I needed to read after the events of Galaxy in Flames (I'm still feeling broken-hearted over that one, and I knew what was going to happen!).
It almost read like a palette cleanser, where everything that Garro and his men faced was solely the Chaos from the warp. As opposed to the threats brought about by those they considered to be kin. You can see why one would leave readers feeling more emotionally raw than the other.
That being said, it was still a harrowing trip, and read. It really showcased the determination he and the rest of the Eisenstein felt, and just how much they had to go through just to stand a chance of reaching their goals.
It really feels like it's cutting to the core of a Space Marine story, when you put it in that perspective. Though maybe I'm just feeling a bit biased, as I've very quickly grown fond of Deathguard Captain Garro, and everything he stands for. The power of brilliant writing, ladies and gentlemen!
This is a novel that does provide many perspectives, as have the rest of the series up until this point. It's refreshing to see a different side of events, and these perspectives really did help to create a new web for readers to follow.
The end result is at least one reader (myself, in case that wasn't obvious) feeling anxious to dive into the next novel in the series: Fulgrim. Now that is also going to be a major change in events, and I just cannot wait.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An entirely entertaining book picking up on one of the bigger unresolved threads from Galaxy in Flames while giving us a glimpse at a pre-heresy legion very different from that of the good ol' Lunar Wolves/ Sons of Horus. Garro is a likeable lead, and so are some of the new supporting characters. James Swallow's prose was also better than that of some of his colleagues, and I found myself enjoying it a good star more than Galaxy .
Oh, and the Rogal Dorn scene was pretty damn sweet! As was that 'post-credits' bit with the Sigilite. Looking forward to the next book...though I will be taking a short break to listen to a few classics.
Oh, and this one wasn't read by Toby Longworth which I was originally worried about; I needn't have been, on account of the fantastic job by Jonathan Keeble, though the juxtaposition of Euphrati and Qruze's voices compared to those of Toby's was a bit jarring at first. It's only natural, though!
Oh, and the Rogal Dorn scene was pretty damn sweet! As was that 'post-credits' bit with the Sigilite. Looking forward to the next book...though I will be taking a short break to listen to a few classics.
Oh, and this one wasn't read by Toby Longworth which I was originally worried about; I needn't have been, on account of the fantastic job by Jonathan Keeble, though the juxtaposition of Euphrati and Qruze's voices compared to those of Toby's was a bit jarring at first. It's only natural, though!