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A review by smarci
Krieg by Steve Lyons
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The book describes the Death Korps of Krieg very well, it is always a joy they have a dialogue with other characters or when we read about colonel Jurten's thoughts and interactions. It is also interesting to learn about the regiment's origins, especially if you haven't heard the story before.
However, for me, it seemed that the book missed some opportunities that could have made the overall story much more enjoyable but instead provided underwhelming conclusions, like in the case of the introduction and development of Jurten's daughter, or when it comes to the moral dilemma at the end of the book regarding the future of hive Arathron.
Overall, I think it is a worthwhile read for any fan of the Death Korps or people who enjoy a little contemplation regarding the usage of nuclear weapons, with a lot of action scenes to spice things up. For people who are not that interested in Astra Militarum novels, this one may not be worth your time.
However, for me, it seemed that the book missed some opportunities that could have made the overall story much more enjoyable but instead provided underwhelming conclusions, like in the case of the introduction and development of Jurten's daughter, or when it comes to the moral dilemma at the end of the book regarding the future of hive Arathron.
Overall, I think it is a worthwhile read for any fan of the Death Korps or people who enjoy a little contemplation regarding the usage of nuclear weapons, with a lot of action scenes to spice things up. For people who are not that interested in Astra Militarum novels, this one may not be worth your time.