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Goblin War Mass Market Paperback – March 4, 2008

by Jim C. Hines (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 295 ratings
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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…
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Goblin
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    352 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    DAW
  5. Publication date
    March 4, 2008
  6. Dimensions
    4.2 x 0.9 x 6.7 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0756404932
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0756404932
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Hines sidesteps the main question facing elvers—WWTD, or What would Tolkien do?—with a wink and his usual snort. His goofy elves, orcs, trolls, dwarves, humans and even an evil tree conjure laughter, not screams. Jig Dragonslayer might have a dash of hobbit in him as he reluctantly dashes into his latest adventure (after Goblin Hero): he would much rather stay home in a comfy cave, hanging out with Smudge, his fire-spider, or Relka, a most excellent cook. But alas, they're all pressed into a human/elf war against Billa the Bloody, a monstrous orc who'll do anything to win, even if it means killing her army and human Princess Genevieve's troops fighting for Wendel, king of Adenkar. Luckily, Jig has a secret weapon thanks to Tymalous Shadowstar, a Forgotten God who communicates with him telepathically. Shadowstar would sacrifice himself for his little goblin priest, but Jig's amazing courage may not make that necessary. Readers will need familiarity with earlier books in the series, but Hines's funny bone is sharp and YA-friendly. (Mar.)
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In the third droll Jig the Goblin book (after Goblin Quest, 2006, and Goblin Hero, 2007), the runty, nearsighted, blue goblin again is thrust unwillingly into great peril, prodded by the forgotten god he worships. Human warriors invade the goblins’ mountain lair and purloin the Rod of Creation. The power struggle among the gods spills into the mortal world, where the orc Brilla the Bloody leads her army of monsters against humans at the behest of another forgotten god, who wants to entice the god of death to the killing fields and slay him. Part farce, part parody, Hines’ rip-roaring narrative has us cheering the highly sympathetic Jig on to victory. --Sally Estes

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DAW; First Edition (March 4, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0756404932
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0756404932
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.9 x 6.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jim C. Hines

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Jim C. Hines is the author of the Magic ex Libris series, the Princess series of fairy tale retellings, the humorous GOBLIN QUEST trilogy, and the Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse trilogy. His standalone books include the Fable Legends tie-in BLOOD OF HEROES and two middle grade novels. He won the 2012 Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer. His short fiction has appeared in more than 50 magazines and anthologies. Jim lives in mid-Michigan.

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Customers enjoy the book and series. They find it fun, with humor and sadness. The books are enjoyable for both adults and children.

"This is a terrific fantasy series, with humor and sadness and a surprising ending. Well written and original...." Read more

"...while a good trilogy I really do want more which is a sign of an excellent series." Read more

"...I’ve really enjoyed Jig’s trilogy. It’s fantastic watching him evolve from a scared runt of a goblin into a hero...." Read more

"This is a wonderful book for adults and children - Take a typical fantasy world of Knights and Wizards, elves and dwarves, and reimagine it through..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story. They find it an enjoyable adventure with humor and twists that intertwines perfectly. The stories are imaginative, unpredictable, yet have continuity. The book is described as a treasure trove of fantasy goodness, with a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. Readers also mention it's one of their favorite fantasy novels of all time and innovative in the high fantasy genre.

"...books can stand as character novels, humor novels, or fantasy novels on their own right...." Read more

"...trilogy about a goblin could have such a well-designed and well-done set of plots. I'm rating this one at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5." Read more

"This is a terrific fantasy series, with humor and sadness and a surprising ending. Well written and original...." Read more

"...a bit to keep reading about how this came about till the stories intertwined perfectly...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it entertaining, witty, and inventive. The author is described as a very imaginative writer and the plot is refreshing.

"...All three books can stand as character novels, humor novels, or fantasy novels on their own right...." Read more

"This is a terrific fantasy series, with humor and sadness and a surprising ending. Well written and original...." Read more

"...Lots of fun, and well written - was very eager to read the second and third books in the series." Read more

"...This is not one of them; I think he'd be laughing too hard. A very inventive writer. Enjoy, but watch where you step." Read more

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"...The story got bigger, in territory, characters, and consequences. It filled in the backstory along the way. And it had a great finish...." Read more

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Customers enjoy watching Jig evolve and interact with Genevieve.

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  • Steven Saus
    5.0 out of 5 stars I can't review this well enough.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2008
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    When I read Jim Hines' comments on his blog about "what makes a good review", it left me somewhat worried. 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. Especially about the books I like. I always wonder if I've written a good enough review, and, despite my best efforts, I often fear that I've failed.

    But I think I can tell you what's special about this book - and the entire goblin series that Jim's written.

    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?

    This book - these books - help make all that go away.

    (Oh, and they're good stories, with engaging characters and an amazingly tight plot. All three books can stand as character novels, humor novels, or fantasy novels on their own right. That each book - including Goblin War - does all three simultaneously is simply wonderful. Goblin War is written so that it can be read as a standalone book, but is best enjoyed as the endcap of the trilogy. And some roast hobgoblin, seasoned to taste.)

    This whole series is one of my favorites - it starts strong and gets stronger. This book wraps up all the loose ends naturally - but surprisingly. Do yourself a favor and read these books.
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  • illiandantic
    4.0 out of 5 stars As Good as the First
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
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    Jim C. Hines' 2008 novel "Goblin War (Goblin Series Book 3)" has a similar tone to the previous book ("Goblin Hero (Goblin Series Book 2)"), but is better. Specifically, it's almost all Jig, and all the characters are well done. I especially liked Tymalous Shadowstar's (nee Autumnstar's) back story that Hines included. Really, the whole thing ties up really nicely with the first book ("Goblin Quest (Goblin Series Book 1)"). It's really surprising that a satirical/farcical trilogy about a goblin could have such a well-designed and well-done set of plots. I'm rating this one at a Very Good 4 stars out of 5.
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  • Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying end to the series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2023
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    This is a terrific fantasy series, with humor and sadness and a surprising ending. Well written and original. I wish there were more Jig books - I would definitely buy those.
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  • D. Battista
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great conclusion
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    I adored this series, and this was a satisfying conclusion to it.
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  • Peter
    5.0 out of 5 stars End of a great series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2008
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    As conclusions for a trilogy got his one has got it right. Not only does Hines wrap up the story of our hero Jig neatly but we now get the back story behind Shadowstar and the full account of the forgotten gods. Personally I actually found myself skipping chapters a bit to keep reading about how this came about till the stories intertwined perfectly. In some ways this helps explain a lot from previous books but also shows that there is more to Hines than just Goblins.
    Needless to say Jig manages to save the day in his own peculiar way which is most un-goblinish but at the same time allows the reader to say goodbye to Jig knowing that while these adventures may be over his troubles may not be especially with the revelation at the end that he is now on his own, though the writer did leave that door slightly ajar.
    As noted by anther review Veka was absent which personally I thought to be a shame as I was wondering what became of her when she left the caverns. Perhaps a new series with her might be in order?
    One can only hope that we will see more of this Goblin horde as while a good trilogy I really do want more which is a sign of an excellent series.
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  • H. Grove (errantdreams)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Consider my rating a 4.5
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015
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    Jig is past the honeymoon period with his god, Shadowstar. But it turns out that Tymalous has been making plans that involve Jig and the goblins since well before Jig was born. Despite the disagreements they’re having, they need each other’s help to keep the world safe.

    The pacing in Goblin War felt a bit slower toward the beginning (compared to the other two books), but it picked up nicely as time went on. Hines puts his characters through wonderful trials and tribulations, often taking things a step or two further than I’d expect from most authors. I particularly like watching Jig and Genevieve interacting; it’s an improvement over the adventurers from the first novel (it started out a little awkward and the adventurers were a little flat). Jig has to get really clever if he wants to keep both Billa and Genevieve’s father and other brother from squishing the goblins between them. Because no matter which side wins, the goblins are the foot soldiers who’ll get killed in the first few rounds of battle.

    I’ve really enjoyed Jig’s trilogy. It’s fantastic watching him evolve from a scared runt of a goblin into a hero. It’s also great, however, seeing that he is still a goblin: he hasn’t become a human-like hero wrapped in a goblin’s seeming.
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  • August Danowski
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite fantasy novels of all time
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2015
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    This is a wonderful book for adults and children - Take a typical fantasy world of Knights and Wizards, elves and dwarves, and reimagine it through the eyes of a goblin. Lots of fun, and well written - was very eager to read the second and third books in the series.
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  • E. Grant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2018
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    Loved this book! Loved the whole series, which I devoured just as fast as I could get them. I could not put them down and now I just want more. It's always such a relief and an encouragement to see people doing something new and innovative in the high fantasy genre. It's time to shed Tolkien and shake things up and I feel like Jig is a brilliant step in that direction!
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  • Emerald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Der erfrischendste Teil der Reihe
    Reviewed in Germany on April 27, 2014
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    Prinzessin Genevieve und ein alter Bekannter entführen Jig Dragonslayer, der nach dem vergangenen Abenteuer den Berg wieder geöffnet hat, und viele seiner Kameraden, um die Befestigung der Menschenstadt Avery auszubauen, denn Billa, eine Orc-Königin, hat Goblins, Kobolde und Oger unter ihrem Banner vereint, um die Menschen in einem grossen Krieg auszulöschen. Jigs Gott Shadowstar spürt jedoch, dass noch eine grössere Macht hinter dem Komplott steckt...

    Erfrischend sind die zwei neuen wichtigen Goblins - Relka, eine Jig- und Tymalous-Fanatikerin, und Offizier Gratz.

    Nach 2 Abenteuern unter dem Berg geht es endlich mal raus in die weite Welt. Zusätzlich kommen höhere Mächte ins Spiel, was das Ganze etwas spannender macht. Man erfährt zudem etwas über Jigs und Tymalous' Vergangenheit, und auch
    Das relativ offene Ende gefällt mir. Es ist eine Art "Happy-End", doch lässt dieses sehr viel Spielraum frei.

    Den 3. Teil finde ich am erfrischendsten, weil die Dramatik der Geschichte diesmal am weitesten reicht. Gerade der neu eingeführte Charakter Relka trägt viel zur Komik bei und das Wiedersehen mit alten Feinden und Freunden bereitet nette Seitenhiebe. Daher gibt es dieses eine und letzte Mal 5 Sterne.
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  • J. Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps getting better!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2009
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    The third volume of Jim Hines' goblin trilogy was too good to put down. Many modern trilogies lose steam and start grasping for ideas by book three, not this one. Jig's adventures are just as fresh as they were in the first book, and I for one am sorry to see him drift off into the sunset.

    Perhaps after the new series (which I will certainly have a look at) is completed, we can twist Jim's arm and get him to write more in his goblin world.
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  • LSE
    4.0 out of 5 stars Jig is in the Army, Now
    Reviewed in Germany on June 9, 2013
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    + auch der 3. Band haelt im Stil und im Humor der Serie mit
    = eignetlich ein Krieg der Goetter, in den Menschen, Goblins, Kobolde, Orcs, Elfen, Woelfe, Zwerge, ... hineingezogen werden
    = Jig ist diesmal in der Aussenwelt unterwegs
    + Relka, Trok und Braf sind mit dabei; Grell teilweise, Veka fehlt, aber Darnak, als "nuechterne"(!) Stimme der Vernunft, ist mit von der Partie
    + gelungener neuer Goblin Charaktertyp, Gratz, hat seinen Auftritt
    + Es wird die Frage geklaert: kann man Goblins militaerische Disziplin beibringen? Ja, mit entsprechenden Dienstvorschriften (und Bestrafungen)
    + man erfaehrt, wer Jig's Eltern sind, und wie die Beziehung zum seinem Gott Shadowstar entstand
    + ausserdem wird Shadowstars Geschichte (in den Einleitungen zu den Kapiteln) erzaehlt und wie es zum 'War of Shadows' kam
    + gute Fortsetzung (nach 'Goblin Hero') und guter Abschluss der Serie (es gibt schlimmeres als "Chief" zu werden)
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