Perturabo: The Hammer of Olympia

Primarchs: The Horus Heresy, Book 4

By: Guy Haley

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

Born to a life of political conflict, Perturabo was always considered a child prodigy among the people of Olympia - indeed, his philosophical and scientific works were beyond compare. But then, after his rediscovery by the Emperor and decades of thankless military campaigning on the Great Crusade, the primarch begins to resent his Legion's place in the Imperium.

When word reaches him of turmoil on his adoptive home world, he orders the Iron Warriors to abandon their campaign against the alien hrud and crush this emerging rebellion by any means necessary....

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In the case of great tragedic literature

I absolutely enjoyed this book about the lord of iron which added depth to the tragedy that is Perturabo. As always excellent execution in the use of voice acting that brings his story and this universe to light. Another excellent audio experience.

How I expected the Primarch series to be

I had expected the Primarch series to all be like this one. A great balanced tale of Perturabo's life before and leading up to being found and a campaign during the Great Crusade. Insight into his nature and feelings towards it all...

Peter Turbo’s got some issues

I came into this knowing next to nothing about the Primarch I felt like this story told me everything you’d need to know to fully understand his character moving forward. I have no complaints at all; this is the best kind of 30/40k story. There is plenty of action as expected, but the characters were wonderfully compelling. The main alien bad guys were such a terrifying concept with excellent execution. I’ve listened other audiobooks with this narrator and his performances are always so immersive. Iron within, iron without.

Hrudd was good

Rest was okay but I’m no big IW fan sorry not sorry 15 words minimum don’t know why that is

Iron Within, Iron Without!

To preface my review, I am new to Warhammer, and this was my first book in the franchise. So, going into it, I was extremely excited to let learn about the Primarch of the Iron Warriors, Perturabo (my favorite chaos Primarch).

This book does not disappoint. I originally wanted to listen to this because I heard Perturabo was unlikable, and while this is somewhat true, I weirdly like him because of that. While he is a petulant and spiteful man-child, this makes him more interesting (and a bit funny) because while he strives to be a force of pure logic, he's just a basement dweller whose Dad doesn't understand him. Some might think this would be annoying to listen to, but I found it to be a good choice. Perturabo's arrogance and superiority complex mixed with his background of being used by his father(s) makes perfect sense to be translated into brooding. Unlike other Primarchs, this flaw makes him more like a real person rather than just a soldier (looking at you, Dorn).

I also really liked the flash forward bits with Barabas Dantioch and the Hrud. Something about seeing super human soldiers struggling against their own mortality is quite fascinating, and I think the author did well in describing the action.

All in all, I'd give this book a 9/10. Looking forward to reading more Warhammer!

some are tragedies

Some stories have happy endings, and in an odd way this one does as well, although it over all feels like a tragedy that even the Greeks would be proud of.

great reading

the narrator brought the iron feeling to the story. games workshop once again makes for awesome fiction even through a realistic view.

Angel Exterminatus's Perturabo was better

In voice and in character, although when consrasted with Fulgrim, almost anyone would be morally superior.

Amazon

the voice performance by Jonathan is amazing absolutely great read. it actually gave me in appreciation for perturabo.

Even Iron Breaks.

I feel sad in both that I have finished this story and for Perturabo. A magnificent person in the beginning turned to such horror and torment through his inability to accept praise and love which is ultimately what he wants and needs. I both understand how he fell but also don't. I feel this Perturabo isn't even the same as the one that joined Chaos.