The First Heretic by Aaron Dembski-Bowden

502 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced
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A Horus Heresy novel Chastised by the Emperor, the Word Bearers set out on their own path - one that will eventually lead them to damnation and heresy and plunge the galaxy into war. READ IT BECAUSE The dramatic backstory to the Horus Heresy is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
adventurous 68%
tense 48%
sad 44%
emotional 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
inspiring 6%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 34% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 32% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.21

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