nraptor's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
majorrawne's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
manthespace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
trackofwords's review against another edition
4.0
When the returning Ingvar, back after over fifty years serving with the Deathwatch, rejoins his old pack – Járnhamar – their sense of unity and identity is challenged. Under strength and weary, Járnhamar is sent to Ras Shakeh to prepare the way for a major assault, only to find the world under attack by the Death Guard, so instead stands to defend it alongside the stoic, but wary, SIsters of Battle.
The focus here is very much on the dynamic of Járnhamar, and the way their sense of brotherhood is affected by Ingvar’s return, and also the involvement of fiery young Halfoí, fresh out of the Blood Claws. This isn’t just the story of some small, irrelevant skirmish – it feels like an important event, and one that will have wider consequences. Overall it’s perhaps not quite as developed as Wraight’s later work, but it’s nonetheless an enjoyable and surprisingly thoughtful read.
Read the full review at http://www.trackofwords.com/2017/05/05/blood-of-asaheim-chris-wraight/
The focus here is very much on the dynamic of Járnhamar, and the way their sense of brotherhood is affected by Ingvar’s return, and also the involvement of fiery young Halfoí, fresh out of the Blood Claws. This isn’t just the story of some small, irrelevant skirmish – it feels like an important event, and one that will have wider consequences. Overall it’s perhaps not quite as developed as Wraight’s later work, but it’s nonetheless an enjoyable and surprisingly thoughtful read.
Read the full review at http://www.trackofwords.com/2017/05/05/blood-of-asaheim-chris-wraight/
smurfinablender's review against another edition
4.0
I've always taken the 40k books with a grain of salt being that they are basically professional fan fiction. However, Blood of Asaheim has some of the best character development of any 40k book I've read. Definitely my favorite 40K book so far.
ozgurcakmak's review against another edition
4.0
A book of war and courage. I liked Ingvar and his metamorphosis due to his experience in the Deathwatch. He is a fresh take on Space Wolves' stereotype. Then again I found Gunnlaugur's attitude annoying. The rest of the book is pure action and I liked it. The action is lovingly rendered. But at the end of the day it is just an action book. Nothing of importance is revealed here I'm sorry to say.
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