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Better...but no William King, January 2, 2008
This review is from: Manslayer (Warhammer) (Mass Market Paperback)
This book was better than the incredibly dry Orcslayer, but still left much to be desired.
Gotrek and Felix were in better form, but still seemed way off from the heights they achieved in Daemonslayer and Giantslayer. Some problems I had with this installment was Felix's emotional roller coaster. At this point in time, I would think he would have put the whole Ulrika romance behind him as even he admitted it was played out as far back as dragonslayer, and then take into account the 20 years that passed, so why still carry a flame for a vampiress that seemed ready to turn on him at any moment? What, Felix hasn't been with any other lasses over the past twenty years?
Maybe that accounts for his jumpiness. But c'mon, the guy has faced down Daemons and Dragons(with gotrek leading point, of course) so maybe he shouldn't be so jumpy at some vampires.
Which begs the question, why was Felix willing to allow a vampiric conspiracy to continue in the first place? He and Gotrek should slayered every bloodsucker in their path
The fact that they had to turn tail and run from three of them shows Long's poor grasph on the dynamic strength to these characters. Maybe Long needs to read the closing chapters of daemonslayer and see why Gotrek shouldn't run from 3 female vampires.
And why wasn't his axe blazing bright in the presence of dark magic? Like it has in all the other books written by King?
Just one of my many questions and disappointment in Long's books. Elfslayer better be a better showing by Gotrek AND Felix.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You Haven't Aged A Day!, November 14, 2007
This review is from: Manslayer (Warhammer) (Mass Market Paperback)
Regardless of why Bill King is no longer writing the adventures of Gotrek & Felix, I am now completely convinced that the characters are in good hands. In `Manslayer', the duo return to the lands of the Empire after their 20 year sojourn, and are immediately plunged into another dark conspiracy in the city of Nuln. The story is slower to get started than their previous outing, but once it gets going it keeps up a breakneck pace that only increases as the story nears its climax.
I enjoyed seeing the duo interacting with human beings again, since it has been two books and several years since they spent any time among Felix's people. There's a running joke involving Felix's appearance that I think hints at an important revelation to come, and we get to see several familiar faces (some friendly, some not). We also get some information regarding the fates of two former companions, Max Schreiber and Snorri Nosebiter (which I was very grateful for). There is action, intrigue, horror, heartbreak, suspense, a tragic loss, and an epilogue that had me grinning from ear to ear in anticipation of the next book.
There were only a couple of things about the book I didn't enjoy: the first is a speculative oversight on Felix's part near the end regarding the identity of a still-unknown threat that had me shaking my head at his cluelessness (you'd think he'd know better by now). The second is the nearly sadistic level of punishment inflicted on the two heroes. I felt bad for both of them by the end of the story. They take a worse pounding in `Manslayer' than anything previously written, almost to the point of absurdity.
To sum up, I highly recommend `Manslayer' for fans of the series. Nathan Long does not disappoint in his second outing, and I eagerly look forward to the next.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Book Nine, December 9, 2008
This review is from: Manslayer (Warhammer) (Mass Market Paperback)
Dwarf Trollslayer Gotrek Gurnisson and his human companion Felix Jaeger are en route to Middenheim, hopefully in time for the siege. They stop off in the Imperial city of Nuln where they run into Gotrek's old friend the Slayer Malakai Makaisson. Malakai is with the College of Engineering and helping the Imperial war effort by transporting cannons to Middenheim in his airship the Spirit of Grungni. Our heroic duo would reach Middenheim a couple of weeks faster if they travel via the airship and even have a couple of extra nights for drinking before lift off.
Unfortunately the Ruinous Powers have plans of their own. Cultists calling themselves the Brothers of the Cleansing Flame steal the black powder meant for the new cannons. Gotrek and Felix must help locate the thieves if they are to have any hope of reaching Middenheim in time.
**** Readers get to meet up with Ulrika and see how she has been doing since her undead status began. Otto, Felix's brother, unknowingly and unwillingly shares a bit of the adventure too. I am sure we will hear more of Otto's family in the future.
Author Nathan Long has done a terrific job keeping our heroes true to William King's vision; however, Felix is a bit too nice. From beginning to the end, this story is one long string of battles, guaranteed to please! ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
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