Never_born Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Hi folks. So who's read Ahriman : Sorcerer so far? I finished last night...to my absolute lack of surprise it was amazing! Loved it, this series is easily my favourite of recent times. Review up on the blog : http://trackofwords.wordpress.com/2014/12/12/ahriman-sorcerer-john-french/ Anyone got any thoughts on this one? So many unanswered questions for me, that are crying out for picking up in the next book, but my biggest "what the...?" moment - Astraeos and the reason behind his chapter's destruction. Just...what...but...that means...did Ahriman plan for this? Whaaaaat?! Neverborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prodigal Son of Magnus Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I thought it was good. A little bit light on fighting for my tastes and the story took a long time to set up but the climax was pretty epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 There's a thread rolling on Warseer for this, but I thought it was amazing, with incredible pace, and interesting things well beyond just battles. As good as books like Atlas Infernal, the DE books, Wrath of Iron, Legion of the Damned, and ADB's stuff, this is a top tier book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I thought it was good. A little bit light on fighting for my tastes and the story took a long time to set up but the climax was pretty epic. Waiting for my copy to arrive - loved the first, although that too took what felt like an age to develop too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribe Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The first one took some time, thats fair. I found the Sorcerer book to be just slick. Super well done, so hope you enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I thought it was good. A little bit light on fighting for my tastes and the story took a long time to set up but the climax was pretty epic. Waiting for my copy to arrive - loved the first, although that too took what felt like an age to develop too! It's arrived! On the pile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I have absolutely loved the series. John French has been killing it, and I love the way he writes the sorcery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethrion Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I was very unsure as the plot was unfolding, almost sitting there thinking "hold on, Ahriman is better than this" and lo and behold there was that moment towards then end when it all slots into place and I just though "ahhh there it is". Brilliant. Just when people think they are getting the better of him Ahriman flips it right back on its head. The Astraeos ending sets it up nicely for sure. Oh and, frankly I was glad of the lack of fighting and bolter-action. I much prefer a narrative and plot over the standard run of the mill fight scenes...been there seen all of that, you read one you read them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Thirst Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Oh and, frankly I was glad of the lack of fighting and bolter-action. I much prefer a narrative and plot over the standard run of the mill fight scenes...been there seen all of that, you read one you read them all. This IMO puts John French right up there with AD-B, plot and story are key. Would much rather read about the individual characters than the bolt shells their firing and the Chainswords their swinging. Cant wait to get my copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Anyone got any thoughts on this one? So many unanswered questions for me, that are crying out for picking up in the next book, but my biggest "what the...?" moment - Astraeos and the reason behind his chapter's destruction. Just...what...but...that means...did Ahriman plan for this? Whaaaaat?! Neverborn Finished it over the weekend! After about seven chapters or so, it went at breakneck pace - which I loved. It took awhile to get going I felt (like the first), and the switching back and forth was almost too frequent until that stated point, but - I thought it was superbly written, enough great twists and turns - really, really enjoyed. The fact that: Yup, he planned for it - is great. How's that for a mindbender? Love it - using everyone for his own ends. Beautiful. Can't wait for Unchanged now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 From the sound of it Unchanged might've just had it's rough draft finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 From the sound of it Unchanged might've just had it's rough draft finished. If his most recent blog post is anything to go by, aye! I hope so - it's been a great series thus far. French is an excellent crafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I can't wait. Between Ahriman and Abaddon, and now Khârn is getting a series (I'm dubiously hopeful Anthony can pull it off), its feeling like all the characters from the Codex will have nice long backstories to connect them from Heresy to present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethrion Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 What's cool is knowing that in all the stories like 'Talon of Horus' and 'Sorcerer' the other Thousand Sons can do some crazy stuff like demolecularize people with a thought or psychically drag entire ships and whatnot. So if they can do that, what on earth could Ahriman possibly do if he put his mind to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excessus Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 If he puts his mind to it, lol I loved the book! It was awesome, and I adore how there of course was a discipline for mathematics in the Thousand Sons for the siege guys! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I can't wait. Between Ahriman and Abaddon, and now Khârn is getting a series (I'm dubiously hopeful Anthony can pull it off), its feeling like all the characters from the Codex will have nice long backstories to connect them from Heresy to present. Just wait for Lucius and Typhus to get their own too... Magical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethrion Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 A Gotrek and Felix/Ventris and whatshisname type adventure following Lucius around as he looks for fresh challenges and duels would be great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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