![]() ![]() Goblin Hero explored the interior of the mountain and the relationships between the goblins, hobgoblins, and other creatures who live in the tunnels. Jig used the Rod to seal off the entrance to the mountain. ![]() Instead, it's a more serious attempt to deal with the political problems set up in Goblin Quest and Goblin Hero.Īt the end of Goblin Quest, Jig knew that it was possible that the goblins would be attacked someday by the humans, seeking to regain the Rod of Creation and to revenge the deaths of two princes who had been seeking the Rod. Goblin War seems to be less of a satire than the previous two books. Do yourself a favor and read these books. This book wraps up all the loose ends naturally - but surprisingly. This whole series is one of my favorites - it starts strong and gets stronger. And some roast hobgoblin, seasoned to taste.) Goblin War is written so that it can be read as a standalone book, but is best enjoyed as the endcap of the trilogy. That each book - including Goblin War - does all three simultaneously is simply wonderful. All three books can stand as character novels, humor novels, or fantasy novels on their own right. (Oh, and they're good stories, with engaging characters and an amazingly tight plot. This book - these books - help make all that go away. You know those days where nothing's going right? When everyone's out to get you - or worse, laughing at you - while the Universe seems to have a huge vendetta against you? That things are too big, too massive for your puny self to ever make a difference? I always wonder if I've written a good enough review, and, despite my best efforts, I often fear that I've failed.īut I think I can tell you what's special about this book - and the entire goblin series that Jim's written. I don't do summaries - read the blurbs if you want plot overviews, but this often leaves me feeling like I've not told enough. When I read Jim Hines' comments on his blog about "what makes a good review", it left me somewhat worried. ![]()
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