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This is the first novel in the Malus Darkblade series. Malus is a "druchii," a dark elf. The dark elves of the Warhammer Fantasy setting are similar to the Drow of Dungeons and Dragons but are irreedemably evil and decadent. In fact, the "druchii" are more like Michael Moorcock's "Melnibonéans." Like Moorcock's creation, the druchii are a society of slavers who live for pleasure and inflicting cruelty. Malus, the protagonist of this novel, is a druchii through and through. It was odd reading a n
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Dark Elves (well, Elves, actually) have never really appealed to me but I mentioned in my review of
Riders of the Dead
that Dan Abnett's reputation as one of the better Games Workshop IP writer was deserved, I thought I'd give this a go. I mean, it could really be any worse than the Gotrek books, could it?
As far as those comparisons go, what they show is that however much a theme may appeal, poor writing will dash those hopes. Good writing, or even adequate writing, however, can have the opp ...more
As far as those comparisons go, what they show is that however much a theme may appeal, poor writing will dash those hopes. Good writing, or even adequate writing, however, can have the opp ...more
Sep 13, 2013
Michael Sigler
marked it as to-read
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Jon
marked it as to-read
