Dark Imperium

Listened to this on audible and it was fine.

I think the Siege of Terra spoiled me with the break in 40k era dogma and constant bolter porn. When Felix was leading his men in a blind charge (later in the book), I zoned out for the better part of twenty minutes, and he was still shouting “FORWARD!”

Really enjoyed Ku'Gath's introduction, but Mortarion + Typhus' interactions made me zone out from the mustache-twirling evil villain HAHA-ness of them. I hate to say it, but Typhus was right. They should have just ransacked Macragge and its inner systems while Guilliman was returning from the Indomitus Crusade.

I really enjoyed the Guilliman + Bellisarius Jr. interaction earlier on in the book.

Overall, three out of five. Read it for catching up on the lore purposes but be prepared for lack-luster villains, dialogue that would make the Emperor wish for death, and bolter porn.

For the Emperor!

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The sad part is that there are interesting nuggets–imperial creed, Calgar's demotion, Cawl's trustworthiness–but the product placement is so over the top that it trumps the narrative.