Fulgrim (5) (The Horus Heresy) Mass Market Paperback – August 26, 2014

The Horus Heresy continues and in Fulgrim we are given an excellent look at the seductive and ultimately destructive power of chaos. Hitherto, the reader has been given a vision of the Astartes as embodying the most perfect attributes of humanity. Much of this novel focuses on the pursuit of perfection both among the human artisans, remembrancers and of course the Astartes themselves. We watch as the central players follow their individual paths to perfection and ultimately to personal ruin.Ostian the sculptor, Serena the painter and of course Fulgrim the most perfect of Astartes seek to achieve a level of perfection, which is of course completely unattainable. Ahhh...but wait...enter the seeds of chaos and the whispers of true perfection.The key to chaos' infiltration is the Battle against the Laer which culminates in the final battle within the Laer Temple. It's other worldly music infects all that come into contact with it.McNeill does a terrific job of painting the chaos that inexorably infects, and finally overwhelms all those on Fulgrim's ship. The scenes described during the Maraviglia are unlike anything I have ever read. The Maraviglia depicts in microcoysm the truth of what will become the Horus Heresy. While the story does not end with the Maraviglia, everything that follows after seems anti-climatic. By the end of the Maraviglia we know that Chaos has achieved its victory over Fulgrim.Not wanting to spoil it, I will simply say that Fulgrim's fate is truly frightening and foreshadows Horus' future.So grab a copy of this outstanding novel and stick close to the likes of Saul Tarvitz and Gabriel Santor less the sweet, chaos laden chorus of the Laer deliver you into Chaos.The Emperor protects.

This epic is as tragic as it is glorious. In this tale, we see the heresy reach its true starting point, where all other books of the Horus Heresy flow from this as the spokes of a wheel radiate out from a central point of origin. You will experience the character of many primarchs and feel the changing fates of both sides of this galactic struggle.

It's fine, you can read this and get a few hours of entertainment from it.While not as bad as entries like nemesis and mortis from the sige of terra, this novel suffers from the fate of the main character being known in advance.

I would recommend it to anyone trying tounderstand the 40k universe and the emperor's children and their tragic fall

These Horus Heresy novels are real page turners. Horrific, tragic and heartbreaking while rendering the reader unable to look away. Highly recommended for mature readers only.

The Fall of the Emperor’s Children should a be a tragedy of a Primarch fooled by dark powers. But Fulgrim had hundreds of chances to turn back. Overall the book provided a strong overview of the fall of the Legion to chaos but I felt that Fulgrim’s character could have been handled better. His lack of introspection of a new voice in his head after hundreds of years of life just baffles me. Clearly this is the power of chaos and it’s influence but there are ways to use this story telling device without making Fulgrim appear stupid in my opinion.

Extremely happy to add one of my favorite books of the series to my little collection. Thanks for keeping this 25 year old book in great shape 👍🥳🥳

Great story of Fulgrim during, before and after the fall of Horus to Chaos. Establishes Fulgrims character quite well, with many well developed moments with his Legion and followers.My only main complaint I have with this novel is the ending felt rushed. One chapter we're cruising along nicely with details and lore, the next chapter we are at the ending battle. Didn't feel right upon reading, but not totally ruined because of this.Also great development of brotherhood and friendship between Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus. Good lore between the two of them that really gives the feeling of love and care between two brothers.Overall great entry, only complaint again is the rushed ending.