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Age Of Darkness (2011)

by Christian Dunn(Favorite Author)

3.78 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1849700370 (ISBN13: 9781849700368)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Black Library

series

The Horus Heresy

review 1: This anthology doesn't push the overall plot forward; rather it is a series of vignettes set in the period between the drop site massacre and the invasion of Terra - or as it calls itself "the age of darkness".1) Rules of Engagement (McNeill) gives further insight into the Ultramarines and makes a good points about doctrine and the role of the Primarchs. Nothing special but well written 3/52) Liar's Due (Swallow) is one of the most inventive and best written 40k short stories I've read. Swallow really hits the nail on the head in the last few pages about who the real enemies behind the lines are. Brilliant stuff! 5/53) Forgotten Sons (Kyme) deals with what happens to those Marines 'left behind' during the Heresy either because of their injuries or loss of units. It also sh... moreows the ruthlessness of Horus in persuading colonies to join his forces. 3.5/54) The Last Remembrancer (French) is both touching and insightful, and brings together some interesting characters from earlier in the story arc. 4/55) Rebirth (Wraight) is a nicely written epilogue to the events on Prospero 3/56) Face of Treachery (Thorpe) presents a tale wrapping up some issues for the Raven Guard, with a pleasantly surprising ending 4/57) Little Horus (Abnett) cuts to the matter of everyone's favourite Mournival member 3.5/58) The Iron Within (Sanders) is the best story in the collection. Well written, strong on the issue of loyalty and with great battle scenes. Plus an unexpected ending 5+/59) Savage Weapons (Dembski-Bowden) is a a bit of fun Primarch-on-Primarch action 3/5Overall, a great collection with no real duffers and a couple of gems.
review 2: I don't like short stories like this. Very short stories (of the order 1000 words) are good, the must be precise and to the point but I find it very difficult to get into stories like the ones in this book.They are long enough to bring characters in and develop them but I know that the story will end soon so I just can't get invested in it. I want a much longer form story. This is more of a problem with me than with the book but it did mean I didn't enjoy it. less

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