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Three tales of Martyrdom

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 22-01-24

It's a very different style of story to the usual 40k books, so it follows events in a way where it's building to the victory within the loss.
The first story was my favourite of the three but they all create an equally enthralling picture of the faith of the Adepta Sororitas.

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A different take on Ciaphas Cain

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 26-03-22

This version of Cain is read very differently to the main books. Personally I find it a less appealing take, or perhaps more cynically, a miscast. Toby Longworth is a brilliant narrator, but Cain played as an uptight Commissar doesn't appeal when he already exists as a more aloof and sardonic character.

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Great journey

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 21-06-21

I enjoyed the journey the book took but the last stretch feels rushed compared to the rest of it. It sets up a rich world and takes you through it at a smooth pacing. Then the end feels like it wants to set up the sequel rather than round out what happens and tie things up.

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Fantastic decent into unraveled sanity

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 14-04-20

Konrad Curze's madness is front and center throughout the book. Having the irrational rationalized though sheer force of will and indomitable bullishness of the mad Primarch is mesmerising.

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Pretty good

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 28-01-20

It's a very easy listen but it's aged in that the descriptions of people aren't racist or sexist as such judging by the intent it's trying to convey but it's still jarring to hear it.

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Interesting but poorly paced story

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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 17-07-18

It was an interesting story but the constant switching of locations and conversations made it feel disjointed. This was made worse by conversations sounding like they'd continue after a short breath but would just cut to another scene instead. On top of that the gaps of silence between chapters felt especially egregious.

The voice acting from the leads was quite good but enough characters to be noticeable weren't, especially the kids.

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Heavy-going listen but picks up eventually

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 22-06-18

Found this very heavy-going for the first half, the second half grew on me immensely. It's not a frivelous read so it's something best left for when you're in the right mindset to really take in what's going on.

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Entralling from start to finish

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 29-05-18

Loved all of it. Couldn't decide if Thai accents were appropriate in book two though.

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I loved it.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-03-18

Neil Gaiman starts by giving the tale behind American God's and how it's either loved or hated. I'm lucky to say that I loved it. It hits all the right notes for me and has a wonderful sense of playfulness with all the old myths and legends.

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Brilliant insight into Jon's newest book

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Reviewed: 27-12-17

Brilliant insight into Jon's newest book and his thought process behind some very difficult choices.

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