Brothers of the Snake (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)
by Dan Abnett
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Author: Dan AbnettEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-26
ISBN: 1844164756
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Games Workshop
Book Reviews of Brothers of the Snake (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)
Book Review: Triumphant foray into the Adeptus Astartes from BL's master storyteller
Summary: 5 Stars
OK- Dan Abnett has written about the Space Marines before...in the opening salvo of the Horus Heresy series, which I absolutely love. But, this is his first real creation; "False Gods" is a formulaic tale, as the events are already written. So, the story and the Iron Snakes chapter is Abnett's, and he puts his indelible stamp on it right away.
I have to admit, the first few pages of "Brothers of the Snake" did not grab me. I found myself a little distracted and wondering where it was all going, but once Brother-Sergeant Priad emerges in combat with the Dark Eldar, the book really takes off!
There is so much to say here- but I don't want to give it away. I like the way Abnett sections the adventures, bringing the story along methodically, but well-paced. There is so much more than the normal fare of Space Marines in action followed by long periods of introspection and automaton-like devotion to the Emperor. Here, Abnett lets you see a different side...as other reviewers have noted...a more human side.
I like the characters as well. Priad is as worthy a protagonist as you will find, but it is the supporting cast: Apothecaries Memnes and Khiron, Librarian Petrok, and the rest of Damocles Squad give the book a richness and depth that other offerings by different authors lack.
It is well-paced, and has the Abnett signature action that fans like myself have learned to adore. Reading this in the heart of a combat zone should be repulsive I suppose, but instead I am drawn to the greater power of the book: the courage, the high standards Priad has for his Marines, and the leadership by example he provides. This is the essence of soldiering, and Abnett captures it beautifully.
Finally, as the story comes full circle, I love the relationship that Priad has built with Princeps the War Dog. You have to read the book to know what I'm talking about, but its a subtle, human touch that is one more aspect of this tale which sets it apart from others of the genre.
Superb- and I eagerly await the next installment of Brother-Sergeant Priad and Squad Damocles in what is hopefully not the too distant future.
Baghdad
7-28-07
Summary of Brothers of the Snake (Warhammer 40,000 Novels)
In the grim darkness of the far future, the Space Marines stand supreme as the defenders of humanity. "Brothers of the Snake" follows the exploits of the Iron Snakes Space Marines, as they battle the enemies of man in all their foul variety.War Books
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