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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Continuing the brutal reality started in the first book, this one deftly interweaves a political scheme where Horus is injured to the precipice of death, brought to a religious environment for healing, recovers, then totally reverses his meaning for universal conquest from man-controlled peace to total annihilation of all not deemed worthy. This conveniently includes usurping the Emperor and taking his place. I enjoyed how Chaos was injected into this and how the Astartes Mournival was basically split in two. This novel basically sets up an arena of future conflict for all parties, and sets the galaxy on a path for destruction. Told you this was pure geek...RTYB.
3.5 stars. Can't rate 4 stars because I felt it got quite boring at a certain point and I had to push through, but the rest of the book and the overarching plot of the series is really good with satisfying developments.
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well shit, that escalated fast. I knew it was coming, but Horus went from a likable hero to a first rate douche bag in a couple hundred pages. All I have to say is Torgaddon better not die in the next book - he's my favorite.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
False Gods it the second novel in The Horus Heresy series, which is arguably one of the biggest events to hit the universe of Warhammer 40,000. It’s also an extremely long event, occurring over dozens of books. It may be a bit of an intimidating read, but trust me, it’s well worth the effort and experience.
Written by Graham McNeill, False Gods is the epic continuation to Horus Rising. We’re still steadily building towards the main conflict, with faith and loyalties being cast into doubt all over the place.
“We will be called heretics, but we are right, he is wrong.”
False Gods is an epic read, one that is brilliantly intense and fascinating. This is a series perfect for fans of the game, as well as new fans that are merely curious about the lore (and trust me, there’s plenty of that to go around).
This novel is so full of characters, events, and plots that it’s almost difficult to believe that it was all one book. The fall of Horus into corruption is not quick, but it is steady. And the implications of his actions become more terrifying as time goes on.
Honestly, there was a lot to love about this novel. It explains how Horus came to his change of opinion, for example. It also shows off many of the other Primarks (while shining a light on how Horus felt about each and every one of them).
It’s also full to the brim of politics, battles, gore, and so much more. The Horus Heresy may not be officially out in the open here, but you can clearly see it brewing. As it turns out, there are many elements required in making it all begin – and it was a fascinating experience watching (reading) it all fall into place.
I haven’t even mentioned one of my favorite parts about the series thus far – Loken. He’s one of the leading perspectives for this novel. His story continues here, and it has quickly become a highlight* worth looking forward to (in my opinion). His viewpoint is grounding, an essential point in a plot full of monsters and giants.
“’What lies beyond that door?’ Asked Horus, backing away from the silver portal.
‘Truths you will not want to see,’ replied Sejanus, ‘and answers you will not want to hear.’”
I went into False Gods with several assumptions and expectations. Those were all blasted apart and replaced with something just as interesting – if not more so. This was an epic tale, worthy of the Space Marines and the dramatic confrontation we all know is brewing.
I know I am very behind on the times, with only sitting down to read The Horus Heresy now. But honestly, I have no regrets. I’m really enjoying every minute of the series thus far, and I am actively looking forward to seeing what will happen next.
*Before anybody feels the need to comment about Loken, I already know. I read False Gods and Galaxy in Flames back to back. So I know what is going to happen.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Written by Graham McNeill, False Gods is the epic continuation to Horus Rising. We’re still steadily building towards the main conflict, with faith and loyalties being cast into doubt all over the place.
“We will be called heretics, but we are right, he is wrong.”
False Gods is an epic read, one that is brilliantly intense and fascinating. This is a series perfect for fans of the game, as well as new fans that are merely curious about the lore (and trust me, there’s plenty of that to go around).
This novel is so full of characters, events, and plots that it’s almost difficult to believe that it was all one book. The fall of Horus into corruption is not quick, but it is steady. And the implications of his actions become more terrifying as time goes on.
Honestly, there was a lot to love about this novel. It explains how Horus came to his change of opinion, for example. It also shows off many of the other Primarks (while shining a light on how Horus felt about each and every one of them).
It’s also full to the brim of politics, battles, gore, and so much more. The Horus Heresy may not be officially out in the open here, but you can clearly see it brewing. As it turns out, there are many elements required in making it all begin – and it was a fascinating experience watching (reading) it all fall into place.
I haven’t even mentioned one of my favorite parts about the series thus far – Loken. He’s one of the leading perspectives for this novel. His story continues here, and it has quickly become a highlight* worth looking forward to (in my opinion). His viewpoint is grounding, an essential point in a plot full of monsters and giants.
“’What lies beyond that door?’ Asked Horus, backing away from the silver portal.
‘Truths you will not want to see,’ replied Sejanus, ‘and answers you will not want to hear.’”
I went into False Gods with several assumptions and expectations. Those were all blasted apart and replaced with something just as interesting – if not more so. This was an epic tale, worthy of the Space Marines and the dramatic confrontation we all know is brewing.
I know I am very behind on the times, with only sitting down to read The Horus Heresy now. But honestly, I have no regrets. I’m really enjoying every minute of the series thus far, and I am actively looking forward to seeing what will happen next.
*Before anybody feels the need to comment about Loken, I already know. I read False Gods and Galaxy in Flames back to back. So I know what is going to happen.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I honestly didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first. It seems like the fired their editor, as there are an embarrassing amount of mistakes in this book. I also don’t really like the way the author decided to talk about women. There was just this sexual wording where it didn’t show up in the last book. He consistently talked about how the WOMEN looked, and how the men felt about how the women looked. It just felt weird and unnecessary most of the time it happened. I have no gripe with people being attracted to other people but it felt like too much and too forced in this book.
Other than that I thought the plot was pretty interesting, and some of the writing was well done. I enjoyed this book for the most part it was just a little weaker than the last.
Other than that I thought the plot was pretty interesting, and some of the writing was well done. I enjoyed this book for the most part it was just a little weaker than the last.
Horus' fall is in truth a tragedy, the depth of which this novel only scratches the surface of.
A personal story that directly continues the plot strands from the first novel, as written by my favourite WarHammer 40k scribe, Dan Abnett, this sees the fracture of brotherly bonds, the undercurrents of Chaos spreading deep into the Sons of Horus, and the great Warmaster himself falling prey to the Warp's seduction and lies in what is arguably a...not too brilliant a turn.
Despite some reservations on my part, I was gripped and deeply enjoyed this wee novel; note, I consumed this in audiobook form, as read by the brilliant Toby Longsworth. He's an excellent narrator, and his deep, gruff voice is so at home in the world of Warhammer 40k (or is it 30, in this case?) that, if I ever were to run into him on the street, I'd fully expect him to look just like an Astartes warrior.
I also love how much foreshadowing McNeill deal with here, and how some of what he writes about really makes for most delicious irony!
I'll probably not write more of a review for "False Gods" than this, but if you've ever wondered about the Warhammer 40k universe, Horus Heresy and this are really good entry points, I can't help but feel.
A personal story that directly continues the plot strands from the first novel, as written by my favourite WarHammer 40k scribe, Dan Abnett, this sees the fracture of brotherly bonds, the undercurrents of Chaos spreading deep into the Sons of Horus, and the great Warmaster himself falling prey to the Warp's seduction and lies in what is arguably a...not too brilliant a turn.
Despite some reservations on my part, I was gripped and deeply enjoyed this wee novel; note, I consumed this in audiobook form, as read by the brilliant Toby Longsworth. He's an excellent narrator, and his deep, gruff voice is so at home in the world of Warhammer 40k (or is it 30, in this case?) that, if I ever were to run into him on the street, I'd fully expect him to look just like an Astartes warrior.
I also love how much foreshadowing McNeill deal with here, and how some of what he writes about really makes for most delicious irony!
I'll probably not write more of a review for "False Gods" than this, but if you've ever wondered about the Warhammer 40k universe, Horus Heresy and this are really good entry points, I can't help but feel.