A review by versmonesprit
The Hunger and the Dusk #1 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

Orcs and men must put aside their differences to fight a common enemy in these environmentally turbulent times.

Not an unheard of plot in the high fantasy genre, but I will eat it up every time (especially when we have an eco-fiction aspect). Willow Wilson makes it too easy. Characters come alive through these dialogues, and so much intrigue is sowed about the Vangol within the very limited space of such a short issue. It does end a bit too abruptly, or maybe I’m just too greedy and could myself kill a Vangol with my bare hands if it meant I could get a 1000-something pages long novel of this story.

Also, of course MASSIVE kudos to Chris Wildgoose for his lovely artwork and Msassyk for the most magical, hazy, dusky colouring ever! I could have never imagined it possible to render the soft light of the evening sun so excellently!

High fantasy fans, RPG boys and girls and enbies: RUN, don’t walk.