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throatsprockets's review against another edition
5.0
Top-notch horror/fantasy with a strong sense of humour. Vividly gruesome and atmospheric, with characters more shaded than the stereotypes they initially seem to be. Written by Kim Newman under a pseudonym, and featuring an alternative reality version of Genevieve from his Anno Dracula books.
alwroteabook's review against another edition
5.0
I am nearly 50 and a lifelong reader of fantasy, yet this is the first Warhammer book I have ever read. Gasp!! I am aware of the Warhammer universe from many different sources, but for all intents and purposes, consider me a noob (as my son likes to call me about everything).
You can read the blurb yourself to figure out what it's about, but it was a fun read. Genevieve and Detlef were fun characters, and the story was lighthearted (I'm not sure I'm the best judge of this). The plot revolves around Detlef staging a recreation of the death of the Great Enchanter Drachenfels, which you know from reading any book that this is not going to go well. I enjoyed the witty repartee throughout, although I have discovered since that this is not necessarily Warhammeresque. But I'm a noob, so what would I know.
Worth a read/listen whether you're a Warhammer buff or not.
You can read the blurb yourself to figure out what it's about, but it was a fun read. Genevieve and Detlef were fun characters, and the story was lighthearted (I'm not sure I'm the best judge of this). The plot revolves around Detlef staging a recreation of the death of the Great Enchanter Drachenfels, which you know from reading any book that this is not going to go well. I enjoyed the witty repartee throughout, although I have discovered since that this is not necessarily Warhammeresque. But I'm a noob, so what would I know.
Worth a read/listen whether you're a Warhammer buff or not.
gaoruko's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
hereticburger's review against another edition
5.0
The single greatest piece of 'tie in' fiction ever produced by humankind.
ncghammo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gore, Violence, and Body horror
maedae08's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely an entertaining book! A good ol'whodunnit followed by an unlikely traitor. I look forward to reading more about Genevieve. The gore is always interesting to me, it paints such a clear picture of what's happening. The eyeball eating though...
antkneeomonster's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Engaging Warhammer fantasy yarn written by Kim Newman (using his Jack Yeovil pseudonym). Briskly paced and vivid, it's not quite the equal of his other big vamp tale Anno Dracula, but still light fun for those in the mood for fantasy with bite and lots of theatre.
Engaging Warhammer fantasy yarn written by Kim Newman (using his Jack Yeovil pseudonym). Briskly paced and vivid, it's not quite the equal of his other big vamp tale Anno Dracula, but still light fun for those in the mood for fantasy with bite and lots of theatre.
majorrawne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5