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False Gods
- The Horus Heresy, Book 2
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Series: The Horus Heresy, Book 2
- Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Summary
The Great Crusade that has taken humanity into the stars continues. The Emperor of Mankind has handed the reins of command to his favoured son, the Warmaster Horus. Yet all is not well in the armies of the Imperium.
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- Rob Merry
- 24-01-18
Excellent
Toby Longworth brings this story to life! This a really enjoyable series, even for for those like me who have only a passing acquaintance with the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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- Jack Blackmore
- 08-01-18
Entertaining but fell short of what I hoped for
A great performance but unfortunately the story was lacking and clumsy. Horus Uprising did an amazing job at setting the scene of the Horus Heresy with amazing character development that really emersed you into the world however while the story of False God's is a good one, it's a little ham-fisted in its delivery with actions and story lines being dropped in just to fulfil the ultimate arc rather than seeming logical and consistent with the characters developed in the first book
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- Nephrite
- 20-02-20
The Beginning Of The Fall
False Gods by Graham McNeil – Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Book 2
Nephrite’s Month Of Heresies
And here we are. The second domino in the chain. So much has happened already. Horus and his men are beginning to doubt...they have received that first push. How much further do they have to go? Let’s find out on Davin.
(You are aware you left out mention of the
Megarachnids?)
Yes. I know I did. This isn’t supposed to be a meme.
(Ah well it matters not, as the most delicious chapter of our little tale is about to begin.)
First Chaplain Erebus of the Word Bearers, the 17th Legion have specifically requested aid from Horus and the 16th Legion because the unthinkable has happened. A squad of men have turned traitor. Men Horus himself had personally put in command of the newly compliant world. After an encounter with the Interex at the end of Horus Rising they rush to assist. However that isn’t the only thing. The Emperor himself has sent a decree. The Lunar Wolves are to be gifted a new name. One worthy of Horus’s new status. The Sons of Horus! And that’s before you are a third of the way in!
False Gods acts as an excellent continuation and extension of the events in Horus Rising. They flow very well from each other and the characters are well written. Garviel Loken preserves his upstanding characterisation. He works perfectly across the three starting books of the Heresy as an audience point of view character. He is learning and growing, trying to be more than just a warrior sent out to act as the attack dog of Horus. He – without even really knowing it – shows just how much potential the Adeptus Astartes actually have. Both in peace and war.
But he isn’t the only one with character development. Horus is beginning to wonder. Just why did The Emperor – his father – abandon The Great Crusade? Just what is he doing on Terra and why? And why is The Crusade receiving demands from tax collectors!? The purpose of The Crusade was to bring the disparate parts of humanity together back under The Imperium was it not? Not to collect taxes. Perhaps that has something to do with why he doesn’t fight the appointment of his own personal Rememberancer Petronella Vivar? Horus will go through plenty of changes in this story...and there are plenty more to come.
Speaking of Rememberancers? Petronella herself is an interesting addition. She definitely comes from Terran high society. She has her own personal mute manservant. But she clearly has an idealised view of a lot of things. Of the Astartes. Of Warmaster Horus. Of war itself. Just how will her view change? And how will she influence others? The other Rememberancers also continue being important and developing. Euphrati Keeler in particular undergoes considerable changes in False Gods. Her scars from Horus Rising are beginning to show. What form will they take?
One final character I will address is another Horus. ‘Little’ Horus Aximand. Little Horus is an unusual character. Like Loken he is another member of the Mournivale. One of the chosen four. Also like Loken he is a thinker. The intellectual of the group. He will fight to defend himself and his friends. For The Emperor and The Warmaster. But he makes different choices...and those changes? They will have quite the impact later.
Changing topic from characterisation, we must talk about the writing. Graham McNeil the author of False Gods certainly has his own style. It is also very entertaining and very engrossing. His descriptions of battles and locations, be they beautiful and pure or tainted and twisted are wonderfully vivid. One special sequence with Horus at the beginning of Part Three comes to mind in particular. But it is also clear that the various authors of the first three books of the Heresy have made a clear effort to make sure that their stories are synchronised. So that there isn’t too severe a disconnect in writing style from the start to the end of the opening trilogy. For some personal reason I can’t put a finger on I find False Gods a more challenging story to listen to although it’s still very enjoyable and expertly crafted. I think it is simply due to a difference in tone. This book is definitely darker than Horus Rising although I’m sure some listeners would prefer this to Horus Rising as the opening salvo.
The narration is once again performed wonderfully by Toby Longworth, a man who clearly knows how to get the most out of both his voice and a microphone. I must congratulate him on his sheer skill. His narration is expertly done and it is incredibly easy to get caught up in the moment. I’ve heard myself calling out the war cry of the Astartes more than once! When characters are caught up in moments of passion it becomes clear in his tone. Regardless of if there is sadness, joy, nervousness or passion he is very well versed in how to make the audience understand the feeling of the characters in question. I must admit I love False Gods. I may prefer Horus Rising but they are both wonderful books and I recommend them both highly!
One final thing I will mention is something that False Gods makes clear. The Imperium has...issues...with technology and technocracy. I wonder how the new Horus might treat one should he encounter one?
I definitely hope that some of my readers will join me in being readers and listeners of the Horus Heresy. Graham McNeil’s False Gods is an excellent tale by a brilliant writer which sets the stage for that which is to follow. Bravo Mr McNeil. I’ll be keeping an ear out for stuff written by him in the future.
(And so the die is cast, the final domino of damnation is about to fall as all the pieces are in their place on the board. I am aware I used too many gaming analogies there.)
Isn’t all life supposed to be a game to you warp creatures?
(Indeed it is, and right now it is a most succulent one but the final act is before us as our brave champion must make one final move.)
But who will join me and my...companion...in the warp? In the early days of the Heresy? There is one final step before it can truly begin. Before the galaxy can burst into flames!
Sayonara!
Nephrite
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- Anonymous User
- 04-03-19
A rather quick fall
Horus falls rather quickly. I hoped it to be more complex. A great story anyway.
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- MR H P CLIST
- 27-09-18
Underwhelming after the superb Horus Rising
After falling in love with the first book 'Horus Rising' the second outing didn't quite have the same impact. The story seemed jumbled and rushed in certain places and Horus himself seemed somewhat different.
The downfall of Horus in this book came across as unbelievable and the end all seemed to come about far to quickly.
I think more time fleshing out certain areas would have been beneficial.
Toby Longworth however has beautifully fleshed out the characters once again with his narration and no fault can be given for his performance.
Still worth a listen so you can get to know the beginnings of the Horus Heresy but definitely not as good as the first book.
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- Jake
- 13-01-18
All souls cry out for salvation, even a Primarch's
40K is a franchise so beloved by its authors and praised for its depth, breadth, and richness of texture. It's very disappointing then that its lynchpin and dramatic high-water-mark seems rushed, forced, and ultimately unrealistic, especially when this trilogy prides itself on melding modern and classical styles: an interest in ethics within a plot framework evoking epic poetry.
I am of course referring to the turning of Horus. Such care was taken in the first book to build his character into that of a benign despot; conscientious enough to control his psychopathic instincts yet fallibly Human enough, like all of us, to question the impositions of the super-ego, symbolised in the Emperor, 'father' of Horus. It's a stark and painful thing, then, when Horus is suddenly inverted into a villain, albeit within the established paradigm of his character. People do bad things because there is something inside them that is flawed, and though this is signified throughout, we still fall short in believing Horus's reasons for forsaking everything he stood for. It's too much, too soon.
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- Paul D
- 01-05-19
Wonderful narration
Not too sure about the book but loved the narration. Lost track of the story few times but really not a problem as it is a pleasure to listen to.
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- Mr. T. E. Oreilly
- 17-03-19
downhill from the first one
I loved book 1. having Horus as a hero was really fascinating and I was looking forward to how he started to fall. this book tells that part and I was disappointed.
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- Jamie Mckenzie
- 23-12-18
A must read for space marine fans
a great listen, a tragic story of manipulation and betrayal. 2 down, 48 to go!
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- Nathan Brunel
- 13-02-20
Disappointing
Abondoned the established personalities from the first book. Not awful if it stood alone but bad coming from a clearly better writer.
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- Chris
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- Aaron b.
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epic gamer moment
now this is a certified hood classic. pop ya homies up and strap in, this will blow your mind.
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- Anonymous User
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good stuff
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- Psuedo Giest
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intrigue adventure and war
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- Anonymous User
- 14-05-19
My opinion so far
amazing story, perfectly renditioned. overall a very enjoyable story to listen to when you want to relax.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-05-18
Superb performace!!!
I read "Horus Rising" and loved every bit of it. Unfortunately, life has been busy and I haven't had much time to read. I purchased "False Gods" on Audible, so I could continue with the series. Toby Longworth has given an amazing performance. His narration is one of the best I have ever listened to. I was glad to see that Longworth is the narrator throughout the series. I am looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 15-04-21
Simply Addicting
Graham McNeil does a phenomenal job in both characters and description. It would’ve been easy to have made the Space Marines simple, 1 Dimensional super soldiers who’s only personality is kicking Xenos Ass and instead have the Primarchs take center stage. Yet he makes every single character have personality. I’m enthralled with Horus just as I am with Garviel Loken. Even the mortal, non-enhanced characters are both well written and intriguing.
He also paints an incredible portrait when it comes to description. The way he describes the setting and action allows the reader to truly see what is happening in their minds eye. Usually when reading I have a good idea of what is happening in a story. But the writing in this book is exceptional and truly in a league of its own.
Finally, Toby Longworth does a phenomenal job as narrator. I don’t know how familiar he is with the setting but regardless he truly is able to bring the world and characters to life with his narration. Despite him being the only voice he manages to make every character unique. His voice is both calming yet powerful. I truly hope to see him return for future installments.
In conclusion if this book is a sign of things to come for the series I simply can not wait to see what else is in store. If you are a fan of Warhammer 30/40k this book is a MUST READ! Even if you are unfamiliar with the setting I would still recommend it. However it may be helpful to watch some lore videos or go on a wiki if you’re unfamiliar with something. The universe is quite big and can be intimidating to those who are unfamiliar with the setting. That said however this book is not only a fantastic introduction for for newcomers but a must read for fans of the series. This book and series as a whole is truly a breathtaking look into the events of The Horus Heresy and is an insightful look into the Downfall and Tragedy of Horus Lupercal and his Luna Wolves and how The Imperium and Mankind would forever be changed by the events that transpire in this series.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Shawn V.
- 12-04-21
HERESY!
Overall the story was very good. A little bit better pacing than the first, but had a handful of slow spots.
The performance by the narrator was excellent again. He did a wonderful job of displaying the emotions in the various characters.
Down with Chaos, and long live big Emps!