Monday, 25 September 2017

Goblin War - Jim C Hines

If you think it’s hard being a hobgoblin or a human, try living a goblin’s life for a while. In fact, try imagining what it’s like to be the runtiest goblin in the caves, the lone worshiper of a god who’s been forgotten for a good reason, and the target everyone points to at the first hint of trouble. Try picturing yourself as Jig Dragonslayer, and see how you like it…Despite impossible odds, Jig was still alive. He’d survived an adventurer’s quest against a dragon and a necromancer, a pixie invasion that had ogres and trolls dropping like flies, and, most frightening of all, the threat of being made chief of the goblins. He wasn’t sure how much more he could stand. Naturally, he was about to find out.War was brewing in the world outside the Mountain, and when the goblin’s lair was invaded by human warriors in search of the Rod of Creation, Jig knew it was just the start of another really bad day… 

My thoughts:
Poor Jig, he sure does not have it easy. He just wants to stay in his mountain and live in peace. No stupid humans, elves or dwarves around there. No stupid adventures making things hard. 

Jig is such an unlikely hero. He just does things, and sometimes they go right. Mostly they go right cos he has a god on his side and he has managed to have good followers. He does not want to fight, to deal with things, but he does have a brain. Very strange for a goblin.

In this book, they get taken when invaders come. There will be battles, danger and arguing. It's an amusing book, and it was an amusing series. You never had to take anything too seriously.

Cover
Yup, that is Jig

Paperback, 336 pages
Published March 4th 2008 by DAW
Jig the Goblin #3
Fantasy
Own

29 comments:

  1. I love this series. I think that for me and other fantasy RPG players the books are even funnier because some of the characters and events are very recognisable.

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    1. I do like how he remarks on things that fits that

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  2. Oh look at the cute little goblin on the cover! lol

    For What It's Worth

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  3. Oh I'm always looking for a good fantasy. Thanks Blodeuedd!

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  4. I love little Jig! And that wolf!

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  5. I never heard of this series before. It sounds like you had fun.

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  6. LoL I love that cover! Jig looks scared out of his mind.

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  7. I really need to start this series. I have been wanting to for a while. Is it bad that I want to ask Jig why he is so blue? ;D

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  8. Sounds like a really good goblin!!

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  9. I remember your review of the last book left me wanting to read this series. The cover is awesome... it's like someone took a stock photo and drew in Jig.

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  10. I've got to read more by this author, Goblin War is on my list!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  11. I think I would love this series! We just got home this evening. The celebration was lovely. Sad, but happy to remember and good to see family.

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    1. Family is always good to see, whatever the reason is

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  12. OMG! That cover. I love it. Adding this book to my TBR. Not sure how I missed this series. Great review.

    Melanie @ Hot Listens & Rabid Reads

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    1. Oh that Jig, the best little goblin there is

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  13. Sounds like a fun fantasy read.

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