mthesestrim's review against another edition
3.0
Received this graphic novel for free with my copy of the game Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Decided I might take up the chance and read it. It is based on a certain segment from the "Season of Storms" book in the Witcher series. I did like that part a decent amount, so it was interesting to see how it would be executed in a comic book format. The result - reasonably well, though it's nothing too special. Not that it needs to be.
The volume follows its source rather dilligently, something that I do appreciate. It takes out some of the events that surrounded the story in the book itself, making it into a standalone adventure of Geralt. The plot is generally pretty good Witcher material, with the usual mullings over humanity's nature. It isn't overly cynical and is a pleasant experience overall. Characters don't have much depth, although they are given sufficient development and personality. The pacing is fine, never dragging on more than is necessary, nor rushing. I certainly liked the ending. With all that said, the comic adapts the structure of Sapkowski's story well.
With all this in mind, I can't praise the comic as anything outstanding. The art did not impress me. The colours felt drab and repetitive, and there were some poor drawings occassionally. Some weird transitions between mediums were present, and by that I mean Geralt shouting out the signs he uses. They do explain in a Q&A at the back of the volume that it was necessary for the format, and it is clear even if you do not read the explanation. Perhaps they could have fixed it a tad more, but I get it.
Overall, I don't find many concrete flaws with this comic book. It's just that, ultimately, there is nothing amazing about it. It is simply decent, in all of its aspects.
The volume follows its source rather dilligently, something that I do appreciate. It takes out some of the events that surrounded the story in the book itself, making it into a standalone adventure of Geralt. The plot is generally pretty good Witcher material, with the usual mullings over humanity's nature. It isn't overly cynical and is a pleasant experience overall. Characters don't have much depth, although they are given sufficient development and personality. The pacing is fine, never dragging on more than is necessary, nor rushing. I certainly liked the ending. With all that said, the comic adapts the structure of Sapkowski's story well.
With all this in mind, I can't praise the comic as anything outstanding. The art did not impress me. The colours felt drab and repetitive, and there were some poor drawings occassionally. Some weird transitions between mediums were present, and by that I mean Geralt shouting out the signs he uses. They do explain in a Q&A at the back of the volume that it was necessary for the format, and it is clear even if you do not read the explanation. Perhaps they could have fixed it a tad more, but I get it.
Overall, I don't find many concrete flaws with this comic book. It's just that, ultimately, there is nothing amazing about it. It is simply decent, in all of its aspects.
futurepres13's review against another edition
3.0
Not quite as good as Book 1 and probably not going to Book 3.
sizrobe's review against another edition
3.0
The Witcher voyages with a crew who are hunted by a revenge seeking fox-woman that uses illusion magic. Unfortunately this volume isn't as good as the first one. The crew keep falling for obvious illusions over and over and getting killed in stupid ways. Not awful, but not great.
maristardust's review against another edition
4.0
3,5.
Sigue sin gustarme el dibujo, aunque la historia es entretenida.
Sigue sin gustarme el dibujo, aunque la historia es entretenida.
libraty's review against another edition
3.0
I really like the general setup, the beginning and the ending... The middle part tough...it feels all over the place. There is no real arc, it's just a chain of illusions and fights, which will end as quickly as they have started. There is no built up, every page is another threat, without raising the stakes. It doesn't help, that I really didn't care about any of the characters besides Geralt and his dwarfen travel companion Addario. They, and their banter were the best part of this comic. Jenessa and the ship captain were fine too.
Speaking of fine, the art and panels were nice too, although pretty standard and nothing too special. The cover artworks are great, I really like them.
Okay, back to the complaining: How the hell did the two water hags just grab Geralts swords without any consequences? I refuse to believe that this really happened, why didn't he just turn around and blasted them with one of his signs. Why do all the other characters in the same panel, have already their weapon drawn, while he just stands there. Whyyyyy. He's a godamn witcher.
Also it makes no sense, that the crew fell for literally the same illusion twice in a row. The first time it makes sense, but the second time?? And Okey, maybe this time the men, we just met, from the other stranded ship, were the stupid ones. But then why, did they tell us a few panels earlier, that they survived three months in the swamp, while being harrased by the vulpie and her illusions, just to run into the first trap they see???
Speaking of fine, the art and panels were nice too, although pretty standard and nothing too special. The cover artworks are great, I really like them.
Okay, back to the complaining: How the hell did the two water hags just grab Geralts swords without any consequences? I refuse to believe that this really happened, why didn't he just turn around and blasted them with one of his signs. Why do all the other characters in the same panel, have already their weapon drawn, while he just stands there. Whyyyyy. He's a godamn witcher.
Also it makes no sense, that the crew fell for literally the same illusion twice in a row. The first time it makes sense, but the second time?? And Okey, maybe this time the men, we just met, from the other stranded ship, were the stupid ones. But then why, did they tell us a few panels earlier, that they survived three months in the swamp, while being harrased by the vulpie and her illusions, just to run into the first trap they see???
lonsdya's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 - super komiks, w tej części czuć większy vibe gier niż książek
obtoosegoose's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5