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A review by samue_l
Farseer by William King
3.25
CW: Warhammer 40,000. I know the general population doesn't care much about 40k, but I'd still like to write a short review anyway :)
FARSEER is a great 40k novel that isn't space marine focused or just bolter porn. It's one of the best 40k books I've read on a storytelling level. The Aeldari—probably my favorite faction—have been historically notoriously mistreated in the setting, so it was a refreshing read to say the least.
As far as xenos-centered books go, this is my favorite behind THE INFINITE AND THE DIVINE, which is likely impossible to beat. I'll probably read more William King in the future. I also believe the novel would serve as a wonderful first read for someone who has an interest in the setting/lore.
Because Warhammer books are limited by the setting, the small clique of flagship authors, and the authority of Games Workshop, I rate them on a different scale than other books. I.e., FRANKENSTEIN is a hands down five-star book. But it offers more to a larger population of readers, not to mention its cultural impact. With that said, FARSEER earned 5 stars from me.
FARSEER is a great 40k novel that isn't space marine focused or just bolter porn. It's one of the best 40k books I've read on a storytelling level. The Aeldari—probably my favorite faction—have been historically notoriously mistreated in the setting, so it was a refreshing read to say the least.
As far as xenos-centered books go, this is my favorite behind THE INFINITE AND THE DIVINE, which is likely impossible to beat. I'll probably read more William King in the future. I also believe the novel would serve as a wonderful first read for someone who has an interest in the setting/lore.
Because Warhammer books are limited by the setting, the small clique of flagship authors, and the authority of Games Workshop, I rate them on a different scale than other books. I.e., FRANKENSTEIN is a hands down five-star book. But it offers more to a larger population of readers, not to mention its cultural impact. With that said, FARSEER earned 5 stars from me.