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  • Prospero Burns

  • The Horus Heresy, Book 15
  • Written by: Dan Abnett
  • Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
  • Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (258 ratings)

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Prospero Burns

Written by: Dan Abnett
Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
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Publisher's Summary

The Emperor is enraged. Primarch Magnus the Red of the Thousand Sons Legion has made a terrible mistake that endangers the very safety of Terra. With no other choice, the Emperor charges Leman Russ, Primarch of the Space Wolves, with the apprehension of his brother from the Thousand Sons home world of Prospero.

This planet of sorcerers will not be easy to overcome, but Russ and his Space Wolves are not easily deterred. With wrath in his heart, Russ is determined to bring Magnus to justice and bring about the fall of Prospero.

©2011 Games Workshop Limited (P)2010 Games Workshop Limited

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Wet, leopard growl/snarl

I very much enjoy this story, and Dan Abnett’s work, in general.
I didn’t notice this when I first read the book, but upon listening to it, I was struck by the repeated use of the description mentioned above, whenever a member of the Rout started vocalizing.
Not to be a fusspot, because it really is a great read if the Horus Heresy is of interest to you, but it got to a point where I just wanted to cry every time I heard it. I didn’t count, but ad nauseam, fits the bill.
Sorry Mr. Abnett! EISENHORN RULES!

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Important part of the HH epic, but awful title

The title couldn't be further from what most of the story is about, the destruction of Prospero is an important part of the book, but don't expect this book to be a huge epic from this battle from the Space Wolfs perspective. The title and the cover don't match the actual content. Don't get me wrong, the story is good and very original, but it takes a really long time for you to understand why the author is telling the story the way he is. If you endure the starting 60% of the book, you enjoy the "twist" at its climax. An interesting idea for a HH book, but it could have been way better implemented.
(MINOR SPOILER FORWARD)
Even though I really liked the climax, the end feels unsatisfying. As a small slice of a huge epic, it isn't well-explained the repercussions of the important events that happen in this book and how they affected the characters from the HH going forward.

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13th warrior meets uncivil war.

there were too many conveniences in the plot, and it seemed like abnet had a string of ideas that he wanted to bring together but had no idea how.

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Prospero does not burn in this book

90% of this book was building up how cool and ferocious the space wolves are only to arrive in prospero in the last hour and to be told without sisters and custodes they would have lost. You get told the conclusion of russ vs magnus and there is little disposition about the actual war on prospero. Unless you like space wolf disposition skip on this one.

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One of the best in the series

Prospero Burns was not what I expected, this book breaks the narrative template found in much of the series and in doing so it sets itself apart from “pack” Overall it’s a very well written, with lots of rich characters. It’s now my favorite in the series.

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Amazing

nice to see behind the curtain. If you're a fan of SW or Tsons you should listen to this.

voice acting was great except for the voice of Russ and Valdor.

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Surprisingly good

The book takes a really interesting approach to the space wolves, and tells an intelligent story that isn't just retelling the same iconic stories. It shows a different side to the space marines, and is overall a good read

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A great book that happens to be a Warhammer book.

Granted, familiarity with concurrent Horus Heresy events is needed, but the book in and of itself is a fine piece of writing. The opening chapters will be disorienting. Just go with it.

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Classic Showdown

What's not to love about two primarch's clashing over using "magic" Really liked this one, but it was confusing to follow at some points. This may just be the auditory nature of audiobooks and the fact I'm often doing something while listening.... Good book.

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Run with the wolves

Winning match up with Abnett & Armstrong and a great look into the inner workings of the 6th legion.

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