He lives and works in Nottingham. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Here are my thoughts. The First Wall – Gav Thorpe. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2020. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I've read many of his books and enjoyed them considerably (especially some of the Dark Angels books). Following on from The Solar War and The Lost and the Damned, Gav Thorpe’s The First Wall tackles the next brutal stage of the Siege of Terra as the traitors push hard against Terra’s defences, both physical and metaphysical. He has written many novels for Warhammer 40,000, including Ashes of Prospero, Imperator: Wrath of the Omnissiah and the Rise of the Ynnari novels Ghost Warrior and Wild Rider. If there’s a sense that Thorpe has had to hold back on the full-on fireworks that later instalments will hopefully bring – and this does feel a little teasing at times – there’s still excitement and enjoyment to be had in all three satisfying arcs, along with the usual surprises, fist-pump thrills and hints at what’s still to come. There’s a lot for Thorpe to cover, moving the overarching narrative forward and introducing new characters while continuing (and in some cases reintroducing) many of the previously-established arcs and motifs. Determined to prove himself to Horus and humble his loyalist brother Dorn, Perturabo tasks the blunt instrument of Warsmith Kroeger with taking the Lion’s Gate spaceport. As the Iron Warriors and Imperial Fists clash in their thousands, Custodian Amon Tauromachian investigates the growing influence of the Lectitio Divinitatus within the Palace, while in distant Afrik proud volunteers of Addaba Hive join the muster, and embark on an epic journey to Himalazia. Still though, it feels like home, and I find myself grinning with glee whenever a new book is released (not quick enough!). Close • Posted by 4 minutes ago. Still though, it feels like home, and I find myself grinning with glee whenever a new book is released (not quick enough!). He has been around for a long time. This first half of this book is appallingly written. Minor spoilers ahead. While the three story threads sometimes feel a little disassociated and there’s less of a clear theme running through everything this time (compared to its predecessor), this nevertheless manages the complex task of picking up the Siege’s momentum and turning the emphasis back onto the Legions without losing the important human element to the story. Very disappointing. There are some truly awesome and memorable moments like the final of the Addaba 64th Defence Corps story arc. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Just had an iron warrior day there's nothing for 700 meters in auspex. Never thought I’d see the day I’d have to write a negative review for a Gav Thorpe book. Please try again. No Kindle device required. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Some threads and individual scenes lose a little impact as a result of so much happening, including one which begins with Abaddon, Layak and Typhus that feels a little under-developed, but the majority of the key moments – whether epic set pieces or quieter character beats – have real weight and impact. Domenico Veneziano , Saint Zenobius Performs a Miracle , 1445. The C-Plot of the book follows an Imperial Army Trooper Zenobi and her company's (the Addaba Free corps) journey from the Hive city of Addaba to the Imperial palace. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. 700 meters?! Please try your request again later. For Warhammer, Gav has penned the End Times novel The Curse of Khaine, the Warhammer Chronicles omnibus The Sundering, and recently penned the Age of Sigmar novel The Red Feast. "The First Wall" is one of the best of Gav Thorpe's books. There are a couple of minor POVs that dont really add anything to the book, and feel like they were just there for the sake of being there (Khârn is a notable example). I'm currently about half way through and this far the imperial fists have made one counter attack against the traitors, since then they've been attacked from orbit, and now infiltrated by a thousand iron warriors into the spaceport without noticing, because the imperial fists, experts of siege warfare aren't even monitoring the maintenance shafts/corridors. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Possibly the worst book in the series so far, and that's saying something considering how dull the first entry in the series was. Unable to add item to Wish List. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. But this, I don't know what happened here, it's a real slog, I'm sorry. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The Astral Wanderer and the Forest of Tears, Captain Henry Gallant (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 5), The Ghost and the Machine: Schism Book One. I'm not sure what's going on here, Gav Thorpe is a GOOD writer for GW/BL. Here are my thoughts. She talks about the emperor and her bosses talk off the emperor. The apotheosis of Saint Zenobius was painted with a perspectival illusion of the background. Book 3 in the Global best selling Horus Heresy Siege of Terra series, The Horus Heresy: The Buried Dagger (Volume 54), War Eternal: The Complete Series (Books 1-7). Check out the main Horus Heresy reviews page on Track of Words. Coming back to these books is like coming home, albeit a home ravaged by war and demons. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, The First Wall (The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra Book 3). Prime members enjoy Free Two-Day Shipping, Free Same-Day or One-Day Delivery to select areas, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and more. The First Wall by Gav Thorpe is the third installment in the Siege of Terra, the final arc of the Horus Heresy. The First Wall by Gav Thorpe is the third installment in the Siege of Terra, the final arc of the Horus Heresy. In 2017, Gav won the David Gemmell Legend Award for his Age of Sigmar novel Warbeast. Unlike The Lost and the Damned’s Katsuhiro (who does make a couple of appearances here) she’s largely removed from the actual fighting, instead demonstrating the scale of Terra and the incredible impact the Heresy has had even on those far distant from the Palace. He also wrote the Path of the Eldar and Legacy of Caliban trilogies, and two volumes in The Beast Arises series. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Cuz Dorn's sons are knows for their blind spots in a defence. The third in the series and we are just getting started! It’s good to see authors taking different approaches to the Siege – after Haley mostly used a single location as a lens through which to portray the early stages of the Siege, Thorpe zooms out for a broader view of what’s going on, still allowing the human element of the story to shine through but balancing that against the increasing involvement of the Legions. Coming back to these books is like coming home, albeit a home ravaged by war and demons. Here are my thoughts. This is, after all, still really the beginning of the Siege, with key players moving into place and most of the big known beats still to come. Click this link to buy The First Wall, or this one for the audiobook version. Beyond the Bloodline: The Rise of the Witch. Something went wrong. Three books into the series, the pace feels like it’s picked up even while everything is still balanced on a knife-edge, and there’s drama aplenty to be had in the details, despite the inevitability of it all. While Amon allows Thorpe to examine the implications of the Lectitio Divinitatus from a secular and deeply suspicious point of view, along the way revealing more of what’s happening away from the walls of the Palace, young Addaban volunteer Zenobi provides the book’s main human viewpoint. Coming back to these books is like coming home, albeit a home ravaged by war and demons. Imnot abig book critic but this is one isthe first of all three that im slogging through... its goes all over the place in time and characters. The First Wall by Gav Thorpe is the third installment in the Siege of Terra, the final arc of the Horus Heresy. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Of the three main story threads, the two Legions clashing over the Lion’s Gate is the key driver of the narrative, continuing to explore the bitterness of Perturabo and his sons – largely from the cynical perspective of Forrix. The appearance of proto-commissars in the Imperial Army and the growing acceptance among the highest authorities of Terra for the spreding cult of the God-Emperor brings us closer to the grim-dark realities of 40k. The First Wall by Gav Thorpe is the third installment in the Siege of Terra, the final arc of the Horus Heresy. On the wall of the Palazzo Vecchio are frescoes by Domenico Ghirlandaio, painted in 1482. Here are my thoughts. The Fists, meanwhile, might be on the back foot but they’re not willing to just sit back and take punishment, and led by Fafnir Rann they make the Iron Warriors pay for their gains, leading to some ferocious close-quarters action scenes. The First Wall-Super confused about Zenobi **ALL SPOILERS** spoiler. Learn how your comment data is processed. Win a Signed Book and Support Mind – For Better Mental Health, The Infinite and the Divine – Robert Rath, RAPID FIRE: David Annandale Talks The Harrowing of Doom, QUICK REVIEW: Judge Dee and the Limits of the Law – Lavie Tidhar. Honestly it was doing a good job of putting me to sleep when I was reading before bed. Beyond terrible. The First Wall-Super confused about Zenobi **ALL SPOILERS** spoiler. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2020. Determined to prove himself to Horus and humble his loyalist brother Dorn, Perturabo tasks the blunt instrument of Warsmith Kroeger with taking … After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. 5% siege 95% filler and boredom. Just finished The First Wall and it's the first time Gav Thorpe has surprised me. Savvy Sage Online: A LitRPG Gamelit Fantasy, Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space (The Henry Gallant Saga Book 1), tomorrow: a post apolcalyptic dystopian thriller, Konrad Curze: The Night Haunter (Volume 12). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2020. All told it’s a complex beast of a book, but one which succeeds in kicking the Siege up a notch and preparing the ground for what’s to come next. Page 9 of 13 - The Siege of Terra: The First Wall - posted in + THE BLACK LIBRARY +: I agree with Roomsky, this book really could have used a bit more time in the editing room. There’s an ongoing sense of mystery as to exactly how she and her regiment are involved and quite what’s driving her forward (knowing full well it’s to her death), but in contrast to Amon and the Space Marines she’s comfortably the most relatable character in the story. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. Did I miss something? Interspersed throughout, the other two threads offer different perspectives and locations to explore, and largely a slower, more gradual build up of pace. Still though, it feels like home, and I find myself grinning with glee whenever a new book is released (not quick enough!). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2020. Coming back to these books is like coming home, albeit a home ravaged by war and demons. Following on from The Solar War and The Lost and the Damned, Gav Thorpe’s The First Wall tackles the next brutal stage of the Siege of Terra as the traitors push hard against Terra’s defences, both physical and metaphysical.