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Reli�: 1008 pages
Editeur�: Black Library (6 octobre 2003)
Langue : Anglais
ISBN-10: 1844160661
ISBN-13: 978-1844160662
Dimensions du produit: 24,4 x 16,4 x 6,6 cm

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5.0 �toiles sur 5 Great start 10 d�cembre 2010

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The Founding omnibus includes the first three Gaunt's Ghosts novels, "First and Only", "Ghostmaker", and "Necropolis" with a bonus short story in the end that is well-worth reading.
It is a good start for anyone unfamiliar with the Warhammer 40000 universe. Dan Abnett is one of the best authors of the Black Library and he can be trusted to turn out good stories, which can unfortunately not be said of many of his colleagues.
This omnibus is interesting because it shows the genesis of the Ghosts'universe: the characters are well set up and depicted in successive chapters, from Mad Larkin to Milo, M'Koll, Rawne and Corbec. It tells how their planet was destroyed and how it influenced their relationship to Gaunt, their off-world commander. The first real full novel is the third: Necropolis. In the foreword, Abnett says it is with Necropolis that he really felt how he should tell a Ghosts story. It is unfair for the two first books which are very entertaining and show the step-by-step creation of the Ghost's background. They are actually better than some of the latter works. Necropolis is indeed impressive: well-set scenario and characters, action and fire. You will not learn anything useful or improve your education by reading it, but you will have fun. This is what can be expected from a good warhammer story, and "The Founding" delivers it full to the brim.

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5.0 �toiles sur 5 Excellent, encore plus en VO 7 octobre 2010

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Trilogie "fondatrice" des fantomes de Gaunt. Tout simplement excellent, à lire en VO pour profiter de l'ambiance unique que celle de la guerre de WH40K, racontée par Dan Abnett, un maitre dans le genre.

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5.0 �toiles sur 5 Solid entertainment 8 avril 2007

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This is a great airplane read. The heroes are always in peril, violent action erupts every few pages, and the characters are drawn with enough complexity and humanity that you actually care what happens to them. You don't have to slog through any boring parts to get to the good stuff; it's all good stuff. Don't be put off if you're not into Warhammer or Warhammer 40K or not into RPGs and wargames at all. I used to play RPGs when I was younger (and had more time!), but I never got into the Warhammer universe. But that's no problem here. You don't need to know any of the backstory. Abnett sketches in the universe quickly, and at no point did I ever feel lost or like I was missing out on anything. Think of these as simply good action-oriented military SF. They're not as hard-edged as David Drake's books, but then whose are? Abnett's books are pulpier, more rolicking--heck, just more fun.

One word of special praise. A lot of F&SF, and especially a lot of game tie-ins, suffer from terrible writing. These books don't. I write for a living and keep a copy of Strunk & White under my pillow, and after I've read several of his books Abnett still hasn't done anything to offend my refined sensibilities. Quite the contrary--some of his passages are so eloquent and evocative that I've copied them down and sent them around to friends. If you're used to thinking of gaming fiction as a big bucket of filthy coal, get ready to enjoy a diamond.

If you're looking for intense character-driven drama or Big Idea SF, this is not the place. Abnett is not trying to write like Greg Bear or Isaac Asimov, or David Drake for that matter. He's doing his own thing, and it's a fine thing in its own right. So judged on their own terms--as pure, action-packed entertainment--I give the books five stars.

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5.0 �toiles sur 5 Great fun... An Introduction to a world I'm anxious to explore. 30 septembre 2010

Par Brian D. Timms - Publi� sur Amazon.com

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I read fantasy and sci-fi to explore other worlds and people. The frustrating thing about a lot of it is that I'm always waiting around for a new volume to come out, or sinking a lot of time into a series only for my interest to fizzle. I'm an ex RPG gamer and, while I don't have the group nor the time to play, I still like to delve into the realms. So, I gave this a shot.

I don't play Warhammer (though, maybe I'll have to start), and I have had no knowledge of their fantasy or 40k worlds prior to this book. But I loved it. It was entertaining. I did find characters I want to know more about. And I am anxious to know more about the world. I've even picked up the 40k rulebook for some more background. Abnett does a great job introducing the world by immersing you in it. And I am excited to read more. Very excited. I think the Warhammer worlds may be exactly what I'm looking for. Worlds to be explored in fiction without forcing me to follow series plot-lines. The episodic nature of the fiction is great.

5 stars...

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5.0 �toiles sur 5 Outstanding!!!! 22 octobre 2010

Par Daniel W. Warren - Publi� sur Amazon.com

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I can't get enough of this series...Dan Abnett is a superb writer with how he paints each individual character from the storyline w/ such realism, you can't help but find yourself caring about each of the characters and what happens. The combat is of an epic scale and very, very well-written. But be warned, the author doesn't pull any punches...this is the gritty world of Warhammer 40K, so characters die...and yes, I'll admit to being a bit upset when a favorite gets killed, but it only strengthens the realism and bite of the story itself.

Another thing I wanted to add was how the author captures the Spirit of what it's like to be an Infantryman. Knowing that you're the bottom of the pile and typically you're given the most difficult jobs b/c no one else wants it, but by the same token, you're given these kinds of jobs b/c you're the only ones who can pull it off. Underappreciated and overworked w/ the added bonus of the threat of a messy and painful death just over your shoulder as a constant companion, and the most you could hope for is that it'll be quick. And last, but certainly not least, that camaraderie you share w/ your brothers in arms that you find no where else in life. How you'll find that man to the left and right of you are your brothers in a way that you can't truly explain...and no one else who's never been there can quite grasp...I think Dan Abnett captures that feeling..at least to me he did...Anyway, I've read these books quite a few times over and I'm always pleased to do so b/c I feel like I'm visiting old friends....All in all...I highly recommend this series...

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