The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
lauren_shilling's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Death, and Misogyny
Moderate: War, Sexual content, and Infertility
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit
dk00's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
For example, at one point we follow two grown ass men as they fight over which of them our FMC should be with. Apparently, this isnât a decision she can make herself. Câmon.. đ. Also, the absurd and almost comical obsession with every female characterâs breasts â nipples, especially. At one point weâre introduced to a mermaid â a really interesting and unique character â and instead of discussing literally anything else about her, we get clobbered over the head by how her âcharmsâ look every time she exits the water.
Iâm giving this 3 stars for the world and its creatures. The characters and the quests are also fun and interesting and I really liked the audiobook narrator. I do have a lot of love for Geralt, Dandelion, and all the shenanigans they get up to, especially as I was first introduced to this world through the game. However, the author could have moved the story forward in ways that didnât include ceaseless sexism and constantly objectifying the female characters.
Not sure how I feel about continuing. If I do, Iâll be taking a very long break before then.
Graphic: Violence and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual violence and Infertility
obstinateheadstrongcurl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Is this book pretty sexist? Hell yes. Is the third person objective perspective the most effective way to tell these stories? Maybe not. But damn did I have a good time reading this. It was paced and fun and just a good old fashioned adventure story.Â
Definitely going to continue with the series and might actually give this a re-read in the correct order.
Moderate: Sexism and Infertility
literatureleaf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Gore, Blood, Infertility, Murder, and Sexual assault
Minor: Cursing, War, Alcohol, and Sexual content
marissab's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, and Violence
Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Genocide, and Gore
Minor: Blood, Misogyny, Murder, Vomit, Alcohol, Rape, Sexual content, Abandonment, Infertility, and Medical content
skitch41's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Violence, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infertility
lolaslalaland's review against another edition
4.0
Anyways, I was ready to dnf this book but after those first two short stories it picked up and I began enjoying myself again. There was a lot more of Geralt and Dandelion adventuring together. I love their banter and their friendship and I also liked the monsters they were facing. I especially liked the story with Little Eye, she was the best. Of course, the Witcher universe is set in this ugly, disgusting and truly terrible world, but ultimately, as long as Geralt and Dandelion are around I will be happy.Â
Also, I am so ready to continue the series after how this book ended! It really pumped me up!Â
Graphic: Death, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, Cursing, and Violence
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
puzzle_ad's review against another edition
2.5
⢠It's the casual sexual assault sprinkled in there for funsies for me.
⢠The story about Geralt and Istredd's dick measuring contest is absolutely ridiculous and I am so happy they cut that shit out in the show.
⢠The mermaid singing was fucking awful to listen to in the audiobook specifically my god.
⢠I don't buy Yennefer and Geralts epic love story I'm sorry. This goes for the show too tbh.
⢠When does Ciri come in on all of this?
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So those were overall my thoughts. Much the same as for the previous book, though this one feels much more disjointed and seems to have more random stories, which were cut from the show, understandably so. I just hate how often women are assaulted in fantasy and this series specifically I'm sorry. Did those people really need to stip Yennefer and grope at her, I really don't think so. Also seeing everything from only Geralt's POV is really hindering any character development on anyone and it definitely makes it harder to buy his epic love story with Yennefer. I am writing this review after having read Blood of Elves as well, and it definitely is much better.Â
I will continue on though. I am somewhat interested in how this story will play out.
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Rape, Infertility, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
tilo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Abzug in der Bewertung gibt es fßr die erste Geschichte, die ich absolut nicht ausstehen konnte und mehrmals ßberlegt hatte zu ßberspringen, bis ich nach einer längeren Lesepause mich mßhevoll durch den Rest durchgekämpft habe. Anders als im ersten Buch und in den Geschichten dieses Buches wurden die weiblichen Charaktere in der erste Geschichte (Serrikanerinnen) unglaublich sexistisch durch den Erzähler beschrieben und nicht nur durch die Charaktere. Am schlimmsten war jedoch die durch den Erzähler nahezu verheerlichte Vergewaltigung von
Graphic: Death, Gore, Infertility, Murder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and War
Moderate: Alcohol, Body horror, and Death of parent
Minor: Suicide
alaskaserenity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Colonisation, Violence, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Gore