Grunts is a sort of fantasy novel - what am I saying, it IS a fantasy novel - by Mary Gentle.

Set in a Tolkien-esque fantasy land, the forces of good and Light are about to face off with the forces of Dark.  The primary viewpoint character is Ashnak, an orc of the tribe Agaku, who are rumored to be near Man in their intelligence.

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