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zare_i's review
4.0
Another short story from the Black Library.
One of the best descriptions of the true immortal is one of the Kane, created by the [a: Karl Edward Wagner|88014|Karl Edward Wagner|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1444470571p2/88014.jpg]. How can mere mortal understand a man or woman whose life spanned thousand of years and who knows that it is in human nature to say one thing and then do something entirely different?
How can one accept his or hers view of the people of legends because they knew them as people with their own agendas, one of the many who fought for ultimate supremacy?
This is at the core of the story about refugees from Molech lead by Perpetual Alivia Sureka, women who kept vigil guard over the Gate on Molech until traitors invaded and destroyed everything on their path. Now she tries helping the refugees and keeping calm while coming back to the center and birthplace of humanity - Earth.
As one of the reviewers noted there is nothing much going on here except showing parts of Alivia's past and how she crossed paths with the person that will become the Emperor. This story paves the way to the ultimate battle on Terra itself.
Highly recommended to all fans of Warhammer and fans of SF in general, but do note that background knowledge of Warhammer 40k and Horus Heresy is required to enjoy the story in its fullest.
One of the best descriptions of the true immortal is one of the Kane, created by the [a: Karl Edward Wagner|88014|Karl Edward Wagner|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1444470571p2/88014.jpg]. How can mere mortal understand a man or woman whose life spanned thousand of years and who knows that it is in human nature to say one thing and then do something entirely different?
How can one accept his or hers view of the people of legends because they knew them as people with their own agendas, one of the many who fought for ultimate supremacy?
This is at the core of the story about refugees from Molech lead by Perpetual Alivia Sureka, women who kept vigil guard over the Gate on Molech until traitors invaded and destroyed everything on their path. Now she tries helping the refugees and keeping calm while coming back to the center and birthplace of humanity - Earth.
As one of the reviewers noted there is nothing much going on here except showing parts of Alivia's past and how she crossed paths with the person that will become the Emperor. This story paves the way to the ultimate battle on Terra itself.
Highly recommended to all fans of Warhammer and fans of SF in general, but do note that background knowledge of Warhammer 40k and Horus Heresy is required to enjoy the story in its fullest.
trackofwords's review
4.0
Over the course of a long and dangerous journey through the warp on a battered warship, Alivia Sureka has worked hard to ensure as many of the refugees from Molech survived as possible. As their destination draws closer, and the whispers of the warp grow louder, Alivia recalls moments and people from her long life, and looks ahead in concern to the dangers approaching on Terra.
It’s a quiet, reflective story in which not a lot really happens in terms of action or excitement. Instead, it’s more about the continued exploration of Alivia’s character, offering a little more insight into her relationships with Terra, the Emperor, and a key figure from her past. It feels rather more like a prologue to something bigger than a standalone story, but it’s enjoyable nonetheless.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/12/02/quick-review-old-wounds-new-scars-graham-mcneill/
It’s a quiet, reflective story in which not a lot really happens in terms of action or excitement. Instead, it’s more about the continued exploration of Alivia’s character, offering a little more insight into her relationships with Terra, the Emperor, and a key figure from her past. It feels rather more like a prologue to something bigger than a standalone story, but it’s enjoyable nonetheless.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2018/12/02/quick-review-old-wounds-new-scars-graham-mcneill/
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