Oathbreaker (Warhammer Novels) [Mass Market Paperback]

Nick Kyme (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 2008 | Series: Warhammer Novels

In this storming tale of courage and heroism, a band of dwarf adventurers make a doomed attempt to reconquer the lost dwarf hold of Karak Varn.

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About the Author

Nick Kyme hails from Grimsby, a small town on the east coast of England. He moved to Nottingham in 2003 to work on White Dwarf magazine as a Layout Designer. Since then, he has made the switch to the Black Library’s hallowed halls. His writing credits include several published short stories and the Necromunda novel Back From The Dead.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Games Workshop (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844165345
• ISBN-13: 978-1844165346
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,293,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting story, poor execution, May 23, 2008

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Tim (Northfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Oathbreaker (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

First, and foremost, I am a huge fan of the Warhammer universe. The race which I love the most are the dwarves, so I was thrilled to see a book written all about them. With that said, I thought the book was average at best. The whole story was interesting but I just felt that the way it was put together was weak. You start off enjoying many of the characters. However characters personalities seem to change just to suite what the author needs without lots of explanation. (Spoiler Alert) Another thing I had issue with was that if 1,000s of skaven weren't enough, 100s of orcs and goblins show up as well. And if even those two aren't enough, there is a dragon. It just seems to me 200 dwarves against thousands of skaven is plenty of "us against them" without adding more conflict. Another feeling I got from the book is that Kyme just kept writing without chapters, and later went back and randomly put in chapter heads. What did I like about the book? I loved the insight into Dwarven society with looks at engineers, miners, and slayers. The action of the book is very compelling as well making it a quick read. If you enjoy the Dwarves of Warhammer, check this book out. If your only vaguely interested, it might be best to pass on it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth your time to pick up a copy, but has some problems., October 6, 2008

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Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oathbreaker (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

When Karak Varn, an ancient dawi hold, is overrun by skaven and orcs, Dwarf Thane Uthor and his new companions swear an oath to reclaim it in the name of his ancestor Kadrin Redmane, Lokki Kraggson, and all of the dwarfs that gave their lives to defend it. They go to Everpeak in hope of being granted an army from the High King. However, due to a possible war to the north and another hold to be retaken, the dwarfs only receive sixty warriors. As they return to Karak Varn, a group of slayers join them, hoping to find their glorious deaths.

In order to succeed, the brave dwarfs must overcome impossible odds. Skaven Warlord Thratch, his assassin, and their rat-kin are but a few obstacles. There is also Goblin Warlord Skartooth, his pet troll, and the orcs. And just to make the odds even more interesting, an ancient and long forgotten beast far down into the underdeep begins to stir.

*** It is not often I find myself rewarded with a Warhammer tale set among the dawi race. This title shows the Dwarfs in all their cunning and hard-headed glory. My biggest problem with this story is that there are way too many characters to keep up with. I had to write them down as I read just so I could keep them straight. (Almost a full dozen names and titles.) When the dwarfs began to break off into three or more groups, it got really tricky because the scenes kept changing between them. There is just too much toggling going on. Several of the dwarfs died needlessly and often too easily.

Readers who understand what an "Oathbreaker" is, such as myself, will find themselves wondering why the novel was given the title until near the end. As for the enemies, the skaven are given the most attention. The orcs are not given much attention at all and are smarter than normal. The beast is seldom mentioned and has very little time in the spot light. Yet all-in-all, this is a good read and worth your time to pick up a copy. ***

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So much pointless deaths, May 8, 2008

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Ryan D. Tully - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oathbreaker (Warhammer Novels) (Mass Market Paperback)

I did like this book because it had a lot of action and battle ((Hell Yeah!)), but it was a the plot was a little to narrow for me. Basically dwarfs just battling for a page or two the running and waiting for another fight to come up. Most of the main characters((and a huge amount of minor ones)) died for no reason other than to make the remaining ones emotionally distressed. Side-plots were half added or abadoned too suddenly. Quick read, entertaining, but not the best black library book I have ever read.