raerae's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bogdanbalostin's review against another edition
5.0
I started reading this because it was hyped as a funny Warhammer 40K book/series.
Let me tell you that it's not as funny as I expected. Yes, it's more humorous and witty than the standard W40K but then again, almost everything has more personality than run-of-the-mill military SF in a grimdark universe.
For one, Ciaphas Cain, the famous coward is actually a self-deprecating hero who always makes the right choices. So he's not the character to make fun of. What about the other characters? Well, truth be told, they are the standard Warhammer 40K stereotypes, all either very abled or making stupid decisions due to the bureaucratic process.
If not funny, then what? By trying to make a humorous story in a grimdark universe but still relying on hero tropes, Sandy Mitchel managed to create characters that sound and act human but still heroic. It definitely feels different than a Warhammer 40K novel, but in some ways, not so much. It's hard to pinpoint the exact feeling these novels evoke. I'm sure some will hate it, some will love it, some will be confused about it. Nevertheless, I recommend it.
Let me tell you that it's not as funny as I expected. Yes, it's more humorous and witty than the standard W40K but then again, almost everything has more personality than run-of-the-mill military SF in a grimdark universe.
For one, Ciaphas Cain, the famous coward is actually a self-deprecating hero who always makes the right choices. So he's not the character to make fun of. What about the other characters? Well, truth be told, they are the standard Warhammer 40K stereotypes, all either very abled or making stupid decisions due to the bureaucratic process.
If not funny, then what? By trying to make a humorous story in a grimdark universe but still relying on hero tropes, Sandy Mitchel managed to create characters that sound and act human but still heroic. It definitely feels different than a Warhammer 40K novel, but in some ways, not so much. It's hard to pinpoint the exact feeling these novels evoke. I'm sure some will hate it, some will love it, some will be confused about it. Nevertheless, I recommend it.
yunera's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ncghammo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
horus's review against another edition
3.0
Entretenido, el toque grimdark de 40k se mantiene pero el libro esta escrito con una buena dosis de humor con un protagonista carismatico y una trama aceptable
arturner's review against another edition
4.0
Embracing the goofiness about 40k is the way to do it. Excellent book.
lilredbird's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
meenag's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book was incredibly entertaining. It was funny with an amazing plot and awesome characters. Ciaphas Cain and his thoughts were so much fun to read, he had some really funny lines and the way he interacted with the people around him was great to see.
Sandy Mitchell did a good job of hinting at what the twists were and pulling them off wonderfully and in such a satisfying way.
Sandy Mitchell did a good job of hinting at what the twists were and pulling them off wonderfully and in such a satisfying way.
agonding's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0