Fulgrim (The Horus Heresy) | 
| Author: Graham Mcneill
Publisher: Games Workshop
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 23245
Media: Mass Market Paperback
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Pages: 512
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 1844164764
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781844164769
ASIN: 1844164764
Publication Date: July 31, 2007
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Product Description
It is the 31st millennium, and humanity is at the peak of its powers. As the Great Crusade, led by Warmaster Horus, continues to conquer the galaxy, Fulgrim, Primarch of the Emperor's Children, leads his warriors into battle against a vile alien foe. From the blood of this campaign are sown the seeds that will lead this proud Legion to treachery, taking them down the darkest of paths of corruption. Leading up to the carnage of the Dropsite Massacre on Isstvan V, this is the tale of Fulgrim's tragic fall from grace.
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 A major disappointment May 28, 2008
I was really let down by this book, after really enjoying the first 4 books in the HH series. Half way through the novel, I actually logged on to Amazon to see if anyone else felt the same way. Things picked up quite a bit in the second half to the point where I would still recommend 'Fulgrim', but the over-the-top dialogue, constantly recycled phrases and poor pacing make this the worst of the first 5 books by far. And as another reviewer mentioned, McNeill really needs to tone down the amount of 'punching the air' that his characters are doing. It almost seemed like the author rushed the manuscript out to the publisher without going back and refining his story...And as the reviewer hit the 'submit' button, he punched the air in excitement....
This is a keeper... May 12, 2008
This book does a great job of enlightening us on the nature of "Chaos". I thought that it showed how easily one might find themselves past the point of no return when exploring extreme self indulgence of any kind. There is a gothic carnival atmosphere that goes to the extreme. I'd say more, but I don't want to say too much! I hope the story continues. A must read for any Heresy series fan. The book goes to depths I didn't expect. Its much more than an "airplane" read.
 Fulgrim April 24, 2008
I really enjoyed this book. It continues the Horus Heresy series and develops the back story of Fulgrim and the Emperor's Children. This book is very well written and draws you into the fall of Fulgrim to treachery and corruption. Graham McNeil does a great job at weaving the Emperor's Children story lines from the previous novels into this one. He has a lot of action and very vivid scenes. This is a very good book. I am looking forward to the next chapter in the Horus Heresy series.
Fulgrim's Fall from Grace March 17, 2008
A little background... I have been playing Warhammer 40K since the Rogue Trader days of the early and mid 90s. One of the reasons why I dug this universe as much as I did was the very rich history and backstory that the blokes @ GW had pulled together. Then the novels started coming out, fleshing out the story that much more, and GW (damn them!) found yet another way to separate me from my hard-earned money.
So when they announced that they would be FINALLY telling the story of the Heresy, I knew that they'd finally do their damnedest to tell the story that has formed the backbone of the 40K story line.
A former Chaos player, I reveled in my Slaneesh army based around my Children. So when they announced that the "Fulgrim" novel, I knew that I had to have it. To devour it. To... uh... sorry.
A beautiful novel explaining the fall of one of the Emperor's Sons, and the insidious manipulations of the Bane of the Eldar, Slaneesh. Mr. McNeill has done a great job of showing the tortured soul that was the Primarch of the Emperor's Children, and the depths to which they plumbed in an effort to find their own way in a galaxy gone mad.
And now, the spoilers. Stop here if you haven't read this one, yet... But dammit, hurry up and read it!
The only complaints that I had were the treatment of the Eldar and the other marine chapters, and the "There Can Be Only One, Highlander!" moments that I thought were a little weak. Plus, I'm hoping for a more thorough explanation and retelling of the Drop Site Massacre. It seems like the writers have (so far) chosen to gloss over some of the more pivotal moments by giving major events only fleeting mention.
Fulgrim March 2, 2008
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Harsh, uncompromising look at a man-god's descent into evil. A vision of art and war as avenues to destruction. Truly brutal.
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