Hero of the Imperium

Amazing book

Rated 4 out of 5 by Ed

A fantastic and brilliant read that keeps you laughing and wanting more, as well as the humour there is action and intrique will keeps the reader wanting more. Overall one of the best books i have read

An excellent take on the grim darkness of the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Johannes

Ciaphas Cain is just what is needed in such a dark future such as the one in Warhammer 40000. Ciaphas Cain takes this to it's logical conclusion with gritty, dark humour and a more casual look on the setting. Where other novels in the setting takes the setting and makes it out just what one would expect from a war-torn universe, Sandy Mitchell gives us a more in-universe look at it from the eyes of a person who would much rather sit at home with a cup of tea rather than be out fighting wars. Which is just what he is the more compelled to do. An excellent relief for those who need a good laugh.

Excellent

Rated 5 out of 5 by daniel

When i read the first Cain book, i expected another run of the mill war40k book (mind you, i love the run of the mill war40k books - thats why i read them) but was completely amazed, and laughed out loud countless times

Cain is my hero

Rated 5 out of 5 by W

Cain is an enigma if 40k - the reluctant hero who charges not toward his enemies, but away from them. Still, he somehow always ends up looking like a true man's man and saving the day despite himself. If you want something a little more lighthearted from the Grindark future for a change, Cain is well written and simply fun to read.

Grim, grit, war..... and satire?

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jacob Isaac

Ciaphas Cain. I have fond memories on this omnibus. Best 10 pound i spend in the last 3 years i can say. This is what happens if you see 40K and start to wonder: what if a sane/normal person would inhabit it? Well, not saying Cain has all his marbles straight. Atleast he has normal logic working for him. Fun to read, but can be a bit tricky, for Mr. Mitchell used a strange way of writing. Cain's journall, editted by his favourate Inquisitor. Wink wink First books is awespme, 2nd and 3th are a nice follow up. I recomend people to read this to get another vieuw on the imperium.

WOW!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 by Cam

After reading this execellent book i thought someone might put a 1 or 2 saying it was terrible but there really is no reason for anybody to put that. Just a great book all around

Great

Rated 5 out of 5 by The Red Angel

I've always wondered if there was any humor outside of some of the remarks space marines make to each other which are occasionally funny, but Cain bumps it up a bit. his opinions on how everyone should stand in front of him in the way of any incoming rounds is hilarious, Sandy Mitchell has really brought 40K into the humorous light.

Truly fantastic

Rated 5 out of 5 by Will

Every single on on the Cain novels have been truly fantastic, I read them as they came out, then bought the omnibuses, read them, and I just recently reread them. When you read a book for the third time, usually its because you're out of stuff to read. Not the case here, I reread the Cain books because they are probably the best Black library has to offer, and I (you will too) LOVED THEM! Sandy Mitchell's characters and general way of writing have inspired me to write a book myself. The books have shown me that WH40k isn't just fire and brimstone, honour and duty, it can be (really) funny too.

Asian reader.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Kirati

The first chapter "Fight or Flight" was quite difficult to read. However, when come to the second chapter "For the Emperor" and the subsequences, The writing has become significantly easier to read and I enjoy reading them very much. PS : but as of now, I still haven't finished the "Fight or Flight" :P But instead finished the rest of the chapters plus Abnett's Eisenhorn and Revenor.