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Echoes of the Long War by David Guymer

yeti_vs_sasquatch's review

5.0

At first I found the transition from the writing of Guy Haley to David Guymer to be incredibly jarring. To me it felt slowed down by too many metaphors and similes. However, at about a third of the way in I was able to see past these hang-ups and man what a ride this story turned in to. Of all the novels in the series up to this point I must say it is probably one of my favorites. Some of the best grim-dark representation and the most unsettling of moments. The scale of the world is properly realised in this novel. The Beast is coming and we finally see things falling into place for Koorland and those who would assist in this fight. Just an awesome read. Could do without the alliteration though.

kghdodge's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

trackofwords's review

4.0

Echoes of the Long War, book six in the Beast Arises series and the first from David Guymer, sees the halfway point in this twelve book series. Picking things up after the events of Throneworld it focuses mostly on the Fists Exemplar, specifically newly-promoted First Captain Zerberyn as he he drags the Exemplar fleet into battle with the orks in support of Black Templar Marshal Magneric and his unusual allies. Elsewhere we see Koorland and Vangorich attempting to take control of the situation back on Terra, and Magos Urquidex conspiring against his Martian masters, feeding information back to Vangorich.

Read the rest of the review at https://trackofwords.wordpress.com/2016/04/30/echoes-of-the-long-war-david-guymer-the-beast-arises-book-six/