Reviews

The Armour of Contempt by Dan Abnett

tickettbror's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

woody4595's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

zankaru's review

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

nooker's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

tallblondehandsome's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

smcscot's review

5.0

I think this was probably the best in the whole series, but probably the hardest to write a review for, because I don't want to give anything away. I'm not a fan of spoiler country. We get character development like no other book before this. And being able to see Dalin Criid is something special. Being able to see what basic training is like from someone who has been through war, and his unique perspective from being raised by the Ghosts was truly spectacular.
The action sequences of the novel were intense and suspenseful, and the heart behind every character is inspiring. The ending of this one is...
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Truly heartbreaking. I cannot wait to jump into the next book to see what's next.

skeloten's review

4.0

"This isn't the bloody dark ages."
"Oh, I rather think it is."
I love how Abnett contrasts Gaunts optimistic worldview with the blunt instrument of the Imperium. He's been criticised for showing Gaunt as too humanistic in the past, but with the introduction of commissar Sobile you get to see how he portrays an 'old school' commissar.