Ciaphas Cain
Book description
The first three action-packed adventures of Commissar Ciaphas Cain, and his malodorous aide Jurgen are collected together into one amazing volume. His brand of sarcasm and self-preservation are a hit with Black Library fans and provide a unique counterpoint to the usual darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
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2 authors picked Ciaphas Cain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Nothing about the Warhammer 40,000 universe says ‘funny’. The fact that it’s fans call it the ‘grimdark’ is a proud testament to this. I’ve read a lot of Warhammer books, but was surprised when I came across this series. It follows Ciaphas Cain, a Commissar who is trying to survive and find the cushiest job for himself in a universe of constant war, yet somehow, he constantly ends up being the hero.
This book really opened my eyes to the fact that you can humor even in the grittiest settings, and that just because a book is funny, it doesn’t…
From Andrew's list on fantasy and sci-fi to make you laugh.
I was never the biggest fan of Warhammer 40K growing up, but the series has grown on me quite a bit, particularly the novels that expand on the setting. The Ciaphas Cain: Hero of the Imperium omnibus combines the first three books in the novel series with some additional short stories added in. The books follow the tale of the titular character, a Commissar in the Imperium of Mankind who would very much rather not be involved in anything directly dangerous, but inevitably finds himself drawn into bigger conflicts and his reputation growing. It’s a comedic look at the Warhammer…
From Matthew's list on licensed books from settings that inspired me.
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