veterannoob Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I thought I saw this somewhere but so many threads over forums and sites. Sorry. Did anyone really enjoy the book? If so, please let me know for a...secret reason. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atia Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 not through it yet, need to admit I'm not a fan how they handled the fists (the name thing ... EDIT: also what they did with them at the end ......). But it's pretty cool to see the Senat and the politics, also good to know the Arbites existed back during the GC era too (Necromunda we need you ) My biggest problem with that book: it's too short. it's more a novella, and not as awesome as Horus Rising or Talon of Horus. :< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4260831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterannoob Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 not through it yet, need to admit I'm not a fan how they handled the fists (the name thing ... EDIT: also what they did with them at the end ......). But it's pretty cool to see the Senat and the politics, also good to know the Arbites existed back during the GC era too (Necromunda we need you ) My biggest problem with that book: it's too short. it's more a novella, and not as awesome as Horus Rising or Talon of Horus. :< Is it OK if I DM you Lady Atia? I suspect you won't be interested but I'd like to ask anyway:) How vague is that? lol! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4261315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodanshi Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Yes, I really enjoyed the book. I loved Abnett's obsession with what seem to be proto-Tyranids (like in Horus Rising), and he really took the time to develop characters and scenarios before finally having the Orks worm their way into the tale. Too short overall, but I thoroughly liked it! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4261400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterannoob Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Just finished listening to the audio book and I am revising my position on the epic disaster facing the Fists. I'll post that in the other thread. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4261481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger9gamer Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 pretty much went through 200 pages in one night, so I loved it. I actually wanted to see more of the orks, though. the Deffstar at the end though was cool, and I love how detailed hey made it sound, like the several giant faces on it that move with the warboss's mouth as he yells insults at people. I can't wait for the final bossfight with the Beast! And I hope Slaughter gets more screen time later on, as he was fairly badass. Maybe he becomes the first deathwatch marine before the imperial fists are returned back to full strength? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4264312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retributis Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I really enjoyed the book but am more interested in what on earth the rest of the series will be like! For a first novel it's certainly got me hooked. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4264618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumah Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I really enjoyed the Fisty flavor that Dan added with details like wall names/wall companies and "shield corps" to describe their battle companies. He did well to add a distinct flavor to the chapter without having to deviate from their codex compliance. Having Mr. Abnett kick off a series is always a good decision in my book (no pun intended)! As an aside, why is it with everyone ALWAYS trying to draw a connection between 'nids and unrelated insectoid xenos? That's like saying that, because they all are upright bipedal vertebrates, Eldar, Humans and Tau must be related! I mean really...don't you think there's enough room in the galaxy (and beyond, in the nids' case) for some variety? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4270033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaeron Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Just finished it - a real page-turner for me, as it was quick paced! Did definitely enjoy it - and like others, look forward to the series on the whole. As Atia mentions, the naming convention was something a bit different - but I think I got into it as the book wore on. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4270128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer of Olympia Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I have just finished it, when I listened to the last track "that's it?" as I said it in my car. So yeah the story is quite different from I'd think it will be, a nice scene from all the 30k stuff. Quite nice that Abnett decides to show how the wheel of politic spins after the Heresy,but sometimes I got mixed up with the name and all (maybe because I was listening to it) and Beast Cruel is :cuss Awesome!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4270617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodanshi Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 As an aside, why is it with everyone ALWAYS trying to draw a connection between 'nids and unrelated insectoid xenos? That's like saying that, because they all are upright bipedal vertebrates, Eldar, Humans and Tau must be related! I mean really...don't you think there's enough room in the galaxy (and beyond, in the nids' case) for some variety? That's just the way it is... I suspect that it will transpire at some stage that the Vespid are somehow related to 'Nids. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4270886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Short review = 1) It is short. 2) Imperial Fists are clowns. 3) Dracan is the only man in the circus. 4) Uninspiring story = worst Abnett book to date Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4279153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kais Klip Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 That's like saying that, because they all are upright bipedal vertebrates, Eldar, Humans and Tau must be related! *nudges Xenology away* Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4280910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinsanity Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I haven't gotten around to reading it; university is keeping me busy enough that I can't quite spend the time I'd want reading 40k lore. I read the excerpt when it came out and was quite intrigued, and the names didn't bother me at all. Actually, the names were a nice idea, I think, since they kinda gave the fists a RT-era vibe, back when marines were somewhat more akin to mercenary soldiers than mindscrubbed weapons... Kinda seems to explain how the RT-vibe fit into the whole 30k/40k-verse. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4280972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaSY Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The second book is awesome! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/317516-i-am-slaughter-fans/#findComment-4281322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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