Rob P Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Quite a long thread for a book that hasn't come out yet! I really enjoyed Scars on the first read. Chris Wraight did an amazing job in fleshing out the legion. He also managed to carve out an interesting plot in the book and some interesting developments in the wider Horus Heresy. However, I re-read Scars last year and I do recall that my main thought was 'wow, Chris Wraight has done an excellent job of making a legion, that is actually pretty boring, interesting. I do think that this was a large part of the punch of this book. but by no means the full story. My concern about this new book is that the mystery of the White Scars is now out of the box and that being a bit of a free spirit that likes speed isn't that interesting. I'd love to be wrong though. For example. the Word Bearers and Space Wolves have evolved several times throughout the Heresy series and this has kept them fresh. Whilst i'm not sure Fulgrim has much more scope for character development, i'm a little disappointed that the spoiler indicates that he won't be in it much and presumably the antagonist is a no name. Let's see what happens though. Bloody Alpha Legion will probably show up! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4359669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliesin Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'd be happy if they face the Death Guard, Emperor's Children and assorted daemons as described in the Amazon blurb. Somewhat worried by the comments in this thread that that may not the case though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4360138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 being a bit of a free spirit that likes speed isn't that interesting I think that grossly oversimplifies Wraight's portrayal of the Vth However, I think there is truth to the fact that some readers just don't like the core themes of certain legions I don't think the WS are inherently boring...far from it - but they just don't fit the taste of some readers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4360161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Wraight has written a good novel - an interesting book, not a White Scars codex and rulebook, lol Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4363899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevatar Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Spoilers please? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4364261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Why is this book not up for pre-order? It's already mid April Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4366790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 I've seen it up for preorder on Amazon, but it says the release date is 10th of November this year. the cynical side of me says we might not see it this month, but tbh Black library just said "April" so it could come out any time Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4366885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 There are still two saturdays left in April. Preorders will likely go up next week, when the hardcover of Throneworld releases. The ebook and audiobook should go up when preorders start anyway, so you'll likely be able to read it next weekend. Amazon's dates refer to the large trade paperbacks. Those haven't been out strictly 3 months after the hardback for a while, and Amazon's dates are usually one or even two months after the BL/GW release. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4366915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thank you DarkChaplain for clarifying this. Now I know why there is a delay between those two. Will wait until end of April. If I can order it, fine. If not, so be it. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4366956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummous Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Thanks Dark Chaplain! I read the HH books on my phone so that's good news for me :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4366992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliesin Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 There are still two saturdays left in April. Preorders will likely go up next week, when the hardcover of Throneworld releases. The ebook and audiobook should go up when preorders start anyway, so you'll likely be able to read it next weekend. Amazon's dates refer to the large trade paperbacks. Those haven't been out strictly 3 months after the hardback for a while, and Amazon's dates are usually one or even two months after the BL/GW release. Exactly this. I hope that Chris Wraight's Leman Russ will have its regular hardcover release in December for instance, even though Amazon wont have it till January. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4367147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_F_D Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 There are still two saturdays left in April. Preorders will likely go up next week, when the hardcover of Throneworld releases. The ebook and audiobook should go up when preorders start anyway, so you'll likely be able to read it next weekend. Amazon's dates refer to the large trade paperbacks. Those haven't been out strictly 3 months after the hardback for a while, and Amazon's dates are usually one or even two months after the BL/GW release. I would say that it will almost certainly be next weekend as Primarchs Limited Edition is released on the 29th. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4367830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkChaplain Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 They might try to couple both HH releases, to be fair. Its happened before. Not very likely with this one, though, due to how different the topics and Legions are. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4367996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Pre-order up this Saturday Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4369527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1soul Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 Pre-order up this Saturday Link? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4369535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkins Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Pre-order up this Saturday Link? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4369624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor of Calth Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Wow this sort of crept up on me. Will be picking this up on results day if I can spare the time. (Alongside mandatory review ofc.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4369964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roomsky Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Good to know. It'll probably be one of the few books I grab a hardback for before reading myself, knowing Chris' track record. Here's hoping he knocks it out of the park again! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4369984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Chris has done an amazing job with this one! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4370151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelborn Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Oh yeah! Think that this will be the very first BL book I'll pre-order. :D Please no spoilers from those guys who already have it, ok? ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4370294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliesin Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Chris has done an amazing job with this one! Could you say, in spoiler code, who the White Scars' opponents are? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4370937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Chris has done an amazing job with this one! Could you say, in spoiler code, who the White Scars' opponents are? Forgot how to use spoilers ? So I sent a message Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4370952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
veterannoob Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Nope - but I know someone who has ;) And where wouldn't be a duel with Morty. But don't worry - Khan will have Round 2 vs Morty at the spaceport counterattack at the Siege of Terra!Hope the siege gets covered by Abnett, Wraight and ADB!Hey, you read my cue card. That was my original thought! ;) Also this is one I need to get audio on Saturday. Off to find a robbable bank:) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4370997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritorA Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Pre-order up this Saturday Pre-order? They will roll ebooks - pre-order would be for hardbacks. And they would roll in next Saturday - April 30th Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4371825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevatar Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Would it please be possible to have detailed spoilers of the events/content of the book? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/321010-path-of-heaven-discussion/page/2/#findComment-4371989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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