Official Review: Hippocrates and The Hobgoblin

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Re: Official Review: Hippocrates and The Hobgoblin

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Camille Turner's review made me think critically about my writing skills. The epic fantasy story pattern of the book was well described in the review. Thumbs up, Camille.
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Epic fantasy, when done right, can be an absolute charm to read. It sounds like this book, with Hippocrates and the Luxatio, as well as the amazing descriptions of Mürindür, hits the nail on the head to be successful in the genre.
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The book’s pace was well regulated, as there was never too much action or too much dialogue. Rather, all elements felt evenly balanced, and despite it being a bigger book, I flew through it and wanted more at the end.


A well-written plot full of action, romance, and philosophical conflict. Plus, it has captivating characters! Well, it sounds like a must-read for fans of fantasy novels! Unfortunately, it is not my genre, so I will pass on this one. However, I am glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the detailed review!
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Your review is very detailed and informative. Although I am not into fantasy books myself, I would not hesitate to recommend this book to others.
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Hippocrates and The Hobgoblin by C.S. Colvin, a book where the author has created a captivating world called Mürindür, where the souls who have died on Earth are given a second chance at redemption before passing on to either the Endüerduul (place of paradise) or the Undüavalle (place of torment). Nice review.
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This sounds like a great fantasy novel with interesting characters. This was a very informative review
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I'm so glad you mentiojed the book making you think of Tolkien because the names involved made me think of his work as well. The concept sounds fascinating and I can't wait to check it out.
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Wow! I love the sound of this read and its unusual premise. Worth a try. Thanks!
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Your enthusiasm for the book is quite palpable. As a devoted reader of fantasy genre, I guess this one might be right up my alley. Thanks for the review.
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I'm a big fantasy fan and I loved this book so much that I gave it a 4-star rating. It will be perfect for fans of the Magnus Chase and the gods of Azgard series. Thanks for the awesome review.
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This sounds like a book with imaginative world building revolving around Hippocrates and his hobgoblin friend. The names do sound very Tolkien-esque. Thanks for the review!!
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Great review I must say, it increase my desire to read the book. I love fantasy books, and this one tend to be a great scope of imagination.
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This really isn’t a genre that I normally read, but your review certainly makes the book sound exciting. It sounds like this author did a great job putting together the storyline and the plot with great care to make for a thrilling read. Thanks for this insightful review.
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This sounds like a fascinating sci-fi and fantasy novel with a unique premise! The author has created an intriguing imaginative world. Thanks for the review!
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