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shalini_gunnasan's review against another edition
5.0
What an enjoyable book!
Okay, so there are hokey moments, and occasionally the humor doesn't come off, but all in all it's been a good ride. You find yourself almost rooting for the strangely likable characters, but the author is clever enough to remind you that these are evil creatures fighting to advance an even worse evil's goals. The ending left me feeling unfulfilled though, but that's because while I stop short of rooting for them, I also felt bad for them (well, most of them. Some of them. One of them. Maybe.) Also, why isn't there a movie yet?!
Okay, so there are hokey moments, and occasionally the humor doesn't come off, but all in all it's been a good ride. You find yourself almost rooting for the strangely likable characters, but the author is clever enough to remind you that these are evil creatures fighting to advance an even worse evil's goals. The ending left me feeling unfulfilled though, but that's because while I stop short of rooting for them, I also felt bad for them (well, most of them. Some of them. One of them. Maybe.) Also, why isn't there a movie yet?!
kmorningstar13's review
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sandraker's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bibliotexmex's review against another edition
5.0
Fun, exciting,and surprisingly thoughtful,the Goblin Corps is sure to entertain Fantasy fans of all types.
texaswolfman's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. Great read. Love the perspective from the "bad guys." Really hope the author does a sequel.
madsthemads's review
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ktothelau's review against another edition
2.0
This book just didn't do it for me.
At 552 pages, this standalone fantasy novel should have been cut down to around 400. Even then, one could probably trim it further. Though the comedic chemistry between the main characters are quite entertaining, it's the really shallow characterization and extremely slow plot taking itself too seriously that gets in the way.
I'm pretty sure this is a D&D campaign-turned-novel due to how the story is paced with a lot of time focused on side quests, and I respect Ari Marmell for taking this approach and applaud his prose. There's world-building, a magic system, a history, etc.
However, this novel wanted to deliver comedy without actually giving us comedy. It wanted to make its straightforward plot seem like an epic of mass proportions. The thing is, it just couldn't.
At 552 pages, this standalone fantasy novel should have been cut down to around 400. Even then, one could probably trim it further. Though the comedic chemistry between the main characters are quite entertaining, it's the really shallow characterization and extremely slow plot taking itself too seriously that gets in the way.
I'm pretty sure this is a D&D campaign-turned-novel due to how the story is paced with a lot of time focused on side quests, and I respect Ari Marmell for taking this approach and applaud his prose. There's world-building, a magic system, a history, etc.
However, this novel wanted to deliver comedy without actually giving us comedy. It wanted to make its straightforward plot seem like an epic of mass proportions. The thing is, it just couldn't.
axolotlquestions's review
4.0
I'm not sure about this book. While the idea was fresh - the adventures of the special forces of the standard fantasy Dark Lord, and the characters were good, a lot of the comedy fell a little flat (but maybe Pratchett's high standards have just spoiled most comic fantasy for me). I would also say the ending seemed very rushed to me. Still, I'd say overall I enjoyed it and would recommend it.
xk8linx19's review
1.0
DNF at 50%
Book club bust. This was so painful, my goodness. I'll just pretend I finished it at our next club meeting, I don't even care.
Book club bust. This was so painful, my goodness. I'll just pretend I finished it at our next club meeting, I don't even care.