Review–Goblin Quest by Jim Hines
I’m not sure I am going to do many reviews–but I thought I’d give this book a thumbs up.
Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines is an excellent book! It’s a twist on the typical human hero quest–this story is told from the point of the Goblin, Jig, who is forced to help humans hunt their treasure. Usually the enemy, this poor Goblin knows he could be killed at any moment by his companions or by the risks his companions insist on taking.
He just doesn’t understand why the adventurers want to put themselves at risk over something that isn’t food! (A Goblin after my own heart!) What is a bit of gold or some magical thing? You can’t eat it, and you can’t curl up near it and be warm!
As with any quest, there is danger and adventure as the “heroes” search through caverns and tunnels, but the book is also quite funny in spots. It has warm-hearted moments too–although one wouldn’t expect it from a Goblin, this Goblin has a pet. By default Smudge is taken along on the quest. Smudge may very well be the most endearing character in the story; he’s certainly the strangest.
Overall this was a fabulous read–a book I read in one sitting!
Here’s a link to the author website where there are some other stories, mostly short stories listed:
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Hmm. Maybe they will make into a movie. The title is appealing.
Comment by Amer — November 10, 2006 @ 2:58 pm
Here’s a picture of the cover. I love it. Not only is the goblin taking on the dragon with what looks to be a kitchen knife, his hair is on fire. Hilarious!
Comment by Maria — November 12, 2006 @ 1:48 pm
Looks like Goblin Hero, the next in the series, will be out in
August.May 1st. The author, Jim C. Hines, is running a few contests–the prize is a pretty neat looking Goblin Tattoo.:>) Here’s the link to the contests:
http://www.sff.net/people/jchines/GH/Contests.htm
Comment by Maria — March 15, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
Actually, Goblin Hero will be out on May 1. And thanks for the contest link!
Comment by Jim C. Hines — March 17, 2007 @ 8:20 pm
May 1st? Well, then! Bring on the tatooes!!!! We’ve got a goblin army to mobilize!
Comment by Maria — March 18, 2007 @ 8:32 am
Jim is running another contest–giving away a copy of Goblin Quest! Check the link below–the contest runs through about Sept 15, 2007:
http://jimhines.livejournal.com/305405.html
Comment by Maria — September 5, 2007 @ 6:53 pm