A review by dlberglund
Goblin Secrets by William Alexander

2.0

This was an underwhelming National Book Award winner for me. I was unsurprised but disappointed to see (only when I cam on to Goodreads to review it) that this is the first in a series. The town of Zombay and the universe the characters inhabit is well designed and intriguing; I can understand the author wanting to spend more time there. The problem for me is that the book itself left a great deal to be desired in resolving questions and standing on its own, without making us need to turn to the sequel. This was an imaginative and original story (though drawing on folklore) that gives me a new window into goblins (the Changed), but not enough. I respect the crafting of the book, but wasn't satisfied.