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The Goblin Emperor (The Chronicles of Osreth, #1)
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bookshelves: fantasy, favorites
Oct 02, 2020
bookshelves: fantasy, favorites
Read 2 times. Last read January 24, 2024 to January 28, 2024.
A reread for my book club ;)
...and what a delightful one it was! The book hit me much harder emotionally than the first time � then I was busy following the plot, figuring out the world-building and the details (the names, the names!). This time, I was there for each emotional turmoil, each trauma, each unexpected kindness and moment of happiness.
One of my favourite tropes in books is characters that are out of their depth and must develop and grow with the challenge (is that because I love learning new things myself? ;) ). And don’t you just love Maia all at once? He has been neglected, unloved, abused since he was eight. He also has pride, dignity, curiosity, kindness, honour, the desire to do the right thing. It’s just so incredibly nice to follow Maia’s journey, watch how he treats other people, grows with each conversation, discovers things he is good at, builds relationships and friendships.
“â€� you must try living for ten years with a man who hates you and whom you hate, and see what is does to sharpen your ·É¾±³Ù²õ.â€�
“But he did not forget, and told himself he would not forget, that it was possible for people to be kind without ulterior motive, that sometimes bargaining was not necessary.�
I also think that Csethiro Ceredin is awesome! Somehow, there was less of her in the book than I remembered. This is probably because she makes sure to steal every scene she is in. I would dearly love to have a novella with her POV � preferably involving a duel with somebody who’s been mean to Maia. (Pretty please?) Isn’t Csevet (who suddenly becomes the emperor’s secretary) Cliopher’s distant cousin, by the way? I am convinced that he is. His POV novella would not be unwelcome either (hint, hint, nudge, nudge).
It was interesting to read about Thara Celehar again, knowing what I know from “his� novels in the series. It was a strange mixture of heartbreak and delight.
� ‘Mer Celehar’s notions of obedience are most individual,� Maia said wryly.�
I am so reluctant to leave this universe now� It’s nice to know I can reread Thara Celehar’s books too :)
...and what a delightful one it was! The book hit me much harder emotionally than the first time � then I was busy following the plot, figuring out the world-building and the details (the names, the names!). This time, I was there for each emotional turmoil, each trauma, each unexpected kindness and moment of happiness.
One of my favourite tropes in books is characters that are out of their depth and must develop and grow with the challenge (is that because I love learning new things myself? ;) ). And don’t you just love Maia all at once? He has been neglected, unloved, abused since he was eight. He also has pride, dignity, curiosity, kindness, honour, the desire to do the right thing. It’s just so incredibly nice to follow Maia’s journey, watch how he treats other people, grows with each conversation, discovers things he is good at, builds relationships and friendships.
“â€� you must try living for ten years with a man who hates you and whom you hate, and see what is does to sharpen your ·É¾±³Ù²õ.â€�
“But he did not forget, and told himself he would not forget, that it was possible for people to be kind without ulterior motive, that sometimes bargaining was not necessary.�
I also think that Csethiro Ceredin is awesome! Somehow, there was less of her in the book than I remembered. This is probably because she makes sure to steal every scene she is in. I would dearly love to have a novella with her POV � preferably involving a duel with somebody who’s been mean to Maia. (Pretty please?) Isn’t Csevet (who suddenly becomes the emperor’s secretary) Cliopher’s distant cousin, by the way? I am convinced that he is. His POV novella would not be unwelcome either (hint, hint, nudge, nudge).
It was interesting to read about Thara Celehar again, knowing what I know from “his� novels in the series. It was a strange mixture of heartbreak and delight.
� ‘Mer Celehar’s notions of obedience are most individual,� Maia said wryly.�
I am so reluctant to leave this universe now� It’s nice to know I can reread Thara Celehar’s books too :)
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Reading Progress
September 11, 2019
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September 11, 2019
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to-read
September 26, 2020
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Started Reading
September 29, 2020
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45.0%
October 2, 2020
– Shelved as:
fantasy
October 2, 2020
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Finished Reading
September 14, 2022
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favorites
January 24, 2024
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Started Reading
January 24, 2024
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11.0%
""Maia observed gloomily that thus far the life of an emperor seemed chiefly to involve sitting in a small room and watching other people come and go."
It's just as wonderful as I remember (if not more...)."
It's just as wonderful as I remember (if not more...)."
January 28, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Jan 29, 2024 08:42AM
So cool that you liked it even more reading it the second time around. Seems like the characters in particular are top-notch. Great review, Alexandra.
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Thibault wrote: "So cool that you liked it even more reading it the second time around. Seems like the characters in particular are top-notch. Great review, Alexandra."Thank you very much, Thibault! This is wonderful character-driven book, yes :)
A mixture of heartbreak and delight sounds good enough for me! So happy to see you keep finding all these lovable universes you never want to leave after <3. Lovely review Alexandra!
