Zivan reviewed Goblin by Gerhard Gehrke
Review of 'Goblin' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This is the best kind of YA.
Spice is young, he's clumsy, he is intelligent but not wise, he takes stupid risks, he isn't considerate enough, he has a strong moral compass that hasn't been beaten down by life and responsibilities.
Because of narrative armor he is also successful despite the hard realities of his world. This makes him a compelling character despite his annoying traits.
The focus on the value of knowledge is also appealing to those who love reading.
I was looking for a book with orcs, trolls or goblins as part of the r/fantasy reading challenge on The Story Graph but didn't want to go back to Tolkien style fantasy or RPG style novels. Goblin was recommended by a friend and was a grate take on the fantasy world from a none human perspective.