Horus Heresy: Legion by Dan Abnett
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Book Reviews of Horus Heresy: Legion
Book Review: Dan Abnett--better than Warhammer.
Summary: 5 Stars
This will not endear me to the Warhammer faithful, but, the only reason I was drawn into the WH universe was because I was intrigued by this book called Horus Rising by a guy named Dan Abnett--truth is I wouldn't have had any interest if I had realized that it was part of a game oriented book series, I'm sorry, but there you go.
Having since read a number of his books, and some by other Black Workshop authors, I have come to realize how lucky I was to have picked up that first DA book. I have become convinced that mr Abnett is better than, not just his fellow writers (though they are all competent, some more some less ), but the material itself. Don't get me wrong, the WH40K universe is... fun, but it isn't much more than that--except when Dan takes control.
Dear mr. Abnet: Please have more faith in yourself! I consider you equal to the likes of Neil Asher and Iain Banks. I beg you to move on to creating your own worlds, I for one will be there to buy them with all enthusiasm.
Book Review: If only Dan could have written them all...
Summary: 5 Stars
I was introduced to WH40K via the 'Realm of Chaos' and 'Rogue Trader' books back in the early 90's. When I read the first book of this Horus Heresy series, written by Dan Abnett, I was immediately struck by that same feeling I had first reading the original texts. The latest book 'Legion' does a fine job picking up after two disappointing books in the series.
The Horus Heresy story was already such a rich and tasty foundation for any story teller, it is unfortunate that lesser authors like James Swallow were allowed to cheese it up. Had Dan Abnett written the whole series I am convinced we could have had a scifi novel-series work of art, rather than just a very popular series among 40k fans. That is the short-sighted viewpoint of GW to want to continue to rape it's current and small fan-base with a never ending series, rather than reach out to all scifi fans with a solid story - oh well.
I would recommend to anyone reading the first three books and this one.
Book Review: If you are looking for the truth, you've come to the wrong place...
Summary: 5 Stars
Dan Abnett sets his sights on the Alpha Legion and the Imperial Army in this Pre-Heresy novel. That's a very important fact to remember when reading this superior work. As is the fact that not all is revealed and you will be left scratching your head at the end of Abnetts' latest masterpiece.
Abnett once again unleashes an amazing cast of characters that are more then just stock action heroes. Characterization is one of the strong suits in Abnetts arsenal and he puts it to full use here in regards to Imperial Army officers and spies. The Alpha Legion itself is kept in the shadows. We get glimpses of their character but no more then that. Their modus operandi is touched upon as is their mysterious Primarch.
Legion delivers as promised on the cover, secrets and lies. Beyond that, an excellent read.
Book Review: Best Horus Heresy So Far
Summary: 5 Stars
Warhammer 40k can be a mixed bag, but you always know you are getting something worthwhile from Abnett. I have to give him a lot of credit for breaking the mold of the HH books with this one. The whole remembrancer concept was shaky to start with and was very well worn after a handful of books. I mean this is 40k, lets play to the strengths of the authors here...poetry and art are a bit out of scope. Abnet comes along and decides to give the outside view of the heresy from both the Imperial Army and a psycker spy. This basically blends Abnets' strengths from the Gaunt's Ghosts and Eisenhorn series and mixes them in with the Space Marines. Throw in the Alpha Legion and you have a very interesting story, and I really hope he revisits it for a sequel.Book Review: Ending...
Summary: 5 Stars
...good
Well...it really depends on how you look at it.
It's abrupt, that i don't so much care for. BUT, on the other hand, it being so quick emphasizes the theme of the *mumble mumble mumble*. don't really want to ruin it.
anyway.
Abnett does great stuff. no surprises there.
There's a love interest sub-plot that ACTUALLY satisfying. I KNOW!
The odd thing is that it's not told from the point of view of the Legion or Remembrancers attacked to the Legion. Which is interesting and shows that Abnett can really break away from the group and do something different.
I'm happy that Abnett was able to fit everything he wanted into the book without rushing it.....except the ending.