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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Second one from Chris Wraight and gotta say I really like his writing style
Getting the first full novel on the White Scars amidst everything going on in the Heresy at this point was easy to digest and an interesting story initiated with Torghun and how it leads to his questioning allegiance with the schism in the Scars.
This is the first HH book I've listened to completely in Audiobook format, and admittedly keeping the characters straight at first was a little difficult with all of them holding the title of Khan, but once things became clearer I was really interested in the events that transpired. At this point, everything is coming back to Prospero, and wonder how much longer things will continue to circle here.
This sets up the Khan in an interesting position for the remainder of what's to come, and interested to see the eventual culmination of his conflict with Mortarion
Getting the first full novel on the White Scars amidst everything going on in the Heresy at this point was easy to digest and an interesting story initiated with Torghun and how it leads to his questioning allegiance with the schism in the Scars.
This is the first HH book I've listened to completely in Audiobook format, and admittedly keeping the characters straight at first was a little difficult with all of them holding the title of Khan, but once things became clearer I was really interested in the events that transpired. At this point, everything is coming back to Prospero, and wonder how much longer things will continue to circle here.
This sets up the Khan in an interesting position for the remainder of what's to come, and interested to see the eventual culmination of his conflict with Mortarion
dark
A positively delightful read. I liked the difference in perspective between the beginnings of Torghun and Shiban, and seeing how their relationship evolved through the novel.
Good writing, possibly worth 4 stars, but for now 3 will suffice.
Good writing, possibly worth 4 stars, but for now 3 will suffice.
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The introduction of the White Scars, and a move away from the events of Istavaan were both really refreshing. I thought the characters were interesting, the plot and perspective cool, and the climax really fun. Chris Wraight is one of my favourite 40k writers, and I think he does a great job here.
I enjoyed it significantly less on re-read, partly because I've read more since so it felt less fresh; and because I listened to the audiobook, which I found less engaging.
I enjoyed it significantly less on re-read, partly because I've read more since so it felt less fresh; and because I listened to the audiobook, which I found less engaging.
From what I can tell, the consensus on Scars is that this is the book in the series where everyone starts to actually care about the White Scars. Generally speaking I thought it was relatively good. It didn't make me suddenly fall in love with the White Scars but it did give them more nuance to me beyond embodying that scene in Talladega Nights where a young Ricky Bobby wouldn't stop yelling "I wanna go fast".
With what little I know about the Siege of Terra, it seems like this book also sets up a good foundation for the relationship between Jaghatai Khan and a certain other Primarch he ends up fighting.
Up until this point, it's seemed like too many of the books in the series have retold the Isstvan III Atrocity and Dropsite Massacre from a bit more POVs then necessary. However, I think the impasse where the White Scars lie between Traitor and Loyalist is very well done in the sense that there is a strong sense of allegiance with Horus and Magnus, only for Jaghatai and his Legion to gradually uncover what they are capable of as the story progresses.
With what little I know about the Siege of Terra, it seems like this book also sets up a good foundation for the relationship between Jaghatai Khan and a certain other Primarch he ends up fighting.
Up until this point, it's seemed like too many of the books in the series have retold the Isstvan III Atrocity and Dropsite Massacre from a bit more POVs then necessary. However, I think the impasse where the White Scars lie between Traitor and Loyalist is very well done in the sense that there is a strong sense of allegiance with Horus and Magnus, only for Jaghatai and his Legion to gradually uncover what they are capable of as the story progresses.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
FINALLY got to meet the White Scars. Really enjoyed learning about them!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes