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House of Whispers Vol. 1: The Power Divided by Nalo Hopkinson, Dominike Stanton

zoya_neela's review against another edition

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Restarted Series in 2022.

bukluvr's review against another edition

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dark mysterious slow-paced

3.0

meowsloudlyinyourear's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

sarahskorupa's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

readingsofaslinky's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kierli's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

eklsolo's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

shawcrit's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this. I think Hopkinson did a great job integrating new folklore into the Sandman universe in a way that is consistent with the tone of the main series. I didn't find this difficult to follow, though I did take breaks to do research on the deities and folklore I was unfamiliar with (pretty much all of it), which was necessary to gain a full appreciation of what was happening. I love books that challenge me in this way, and Hopkinson's books are always a treat in this regard. Given that the Sandman universe has predominantly focused on Western mythology, religions, and folklore, this entry adds a much-needed perspective from marginalized cultures, and I hope to see more of this kind of material integrated into the Sandman world.

irisel's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

gemgem18's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

2.75