Horus Rising by Dan Abnett

Horus Rising

The Horus Heresy #1

Dan Abnett

412 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous fast-paced

Description

After thousands of years of expansion and conquest, the imperium of man is at its height. His dream for humanity nearly accomplished, the emperor hands over the reins of power to his warmaster, Horus, and heads back to Terra. But is Horus strong e...

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Moods

adventurous 91%
dark 86%
tense 49%
mysterious 42%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
reflective 8%
inspiring 6%
sad 6%
funny 5%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 26% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.97

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