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A review by versmonesprit
The Hunger and the Dusk #4 by G. Willow Wilson
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
As the drought gets worse in orc lands, some dynasties begin questioning their alliance with the humans whose lands are still fertile.
While we’re yet to learn much of substance about the Vangol (and by now we’ve had around 120 pages of the story) the lore of this universe deepens in a subtle but profound way as a dialogue reveals that healers need to draw the energy to heal from someone else, but ancient healers could draw it from and sacrifice themselves to heal fields and forests for a few more harvests. This is the sort of lore that I love beyond anything else, so of course I had to mention! It adds so much more depth to the orc culture, emphasises the severity of the environmental troubles of this universe, and overall provides a slightly dark turn.
An absorbing story with beautiful artwork, The Hunger and the Dusk also deals with human concerns like the prejudiced perception of “the Other” and its reconciliation.
I cannot wait to finally learn more about the Vangol!
While we’re yet to learn much of substance about the Vangol (and by now we’ve had around 120 pages of the story) the lore of this universe deepens in a subtle but profound way as a dialogue reveals that healers need to draw the energy to heal from someone else, but ancient healers could draw it from and sacrifice themselves to heal fields and forests for a few more harvests. This is the sort of lore that I love beyond anything else, so of course I had to mention! It adds so much more depth to the orc culture, emphasises the severity of the environmental troubles of this universe, and overall provides a slightly dark turn.
An absorbing story with beautiful artwork, The Hunger and the Dusk also deals with human concerns like the prejudiced perception of “the Other” and its reconciliation.
I cannot wait to finally learn more about the Vangol!