Horus Heresy: Legion by Dan Abnett
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Book Reviews of Horus Heresy: Legion
Book Review: A different perspective to freshen the series
Summary: 4 Stars
Legion is the first book in the Horus Heresy series that is not centered either on the perspective of a future Space Marine or current Space Marine. The story is told from the perspective of an Imperial Army detachment, created very similarly to the Space Marines.
Like most most reviewers have stated, this book does get off to a slow start, but that is only because this book introduces new terms that are specific to the this Imperial Army detachment. There isn't any straight forward explanation for the new terms, so the reader pretty much has to figure it out as they go. Dan Abnett does help the reader out along the way, just not immediately. Once the reader's got the terms' meanings down, there is nothing else hindering the reader's comprehension.
Legion has alot to do with duplicity as it does with straight forward action scenes. The action scenes are few and far between but the events between the battles will keep any reader coming back for more. I highly recommend this book for readers of the Horus Heresy series and for Warhammer 40k fans alike.
Book Review: Hell of a Finish
Summary: 4 Stars
After having just finished Horus Rising, I immediately moved onto this book. Since this book deals with the last of the 20 Founding Legions of the Imperium, it doesn't have any of the significant names to carry its weight in the beginning.
The book starts out rather slow, and would have been pretty stagnant if not for Abnett's sharp humor and sporadic battles. The book escalates fairly and really picks up when the true protagonist's story starts.
This tale isn't about the honor of the Astartes or the regular hold'em bolt'em conundrum; this story is riddled with puzzles and deception creating a unique and somewhat refreshing experience.
This may not be Abnett's best work, but it's an excellent read and an intriguing change of pace. I would be hard pressed to find a reason not to read this excellent chapter in the 40K series.
Book Review: The Heresy is back on track!
Summary: 4 Stars
A very interesting book, full of intrigue, as befits a book about the Alpha Legion. While I wish the book had showcased the Alpha Legion more, it does a great job of showing the reader how they go about their business. I often found myself wondering what was the truth and what was subterfuge. Dan Abnett does a great job keeping us in suspense and not revealing too much too quickly, perhaps as a way to keep the mystique of the Alpha Legion intact. We also get an extensive look at the Imperial Army, who are the main protagonists of this book. The ending offers a surprising and tragic revelation on the real reason the Alpha Legion turned to Horus' side. All in all very good.Book Review: Abnett Abnett Delivers AGAIN
Summary: 4 Stars
Great story. I started off with ravenor rogue and then eisenhorns trilogy (backwards I know) as my intro to warhammer. i followed up with the horus heresy novels and have enjoyed all of abnetts work.
Legion was cool and the Alpha legion is pretty amazing. Grammaticus was a character I grew to love, fear, hate, love, and feel sorry for.
The book tells a great tale of the "fall" (?) of one of the legions to the horus heresy and why but leaves you guessing what they really chose given the prophecy as well as what ended up happening later on.
I am off to begin the the founding (gaunts ghosts)by abnett and can't wait.
Book Review: Another great book from Dan.
Summary: 4 Stars
I read this book in about 4 days and really enjoyed it. I thought it provided some additional background that wasn't previously provided. I thought he did a great job of providing not only character background and depth. But he also provided some background to how things started on Terra. The end was some what confusing. I'm going to re-read soon to make sure I didn't miss anything. I think Dan Abnett is the best author for this publisher.