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kgrund's review
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
hhhhhh17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fatjakeypoo's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is the best of the Witcher novels, thus far, though it can't quite beat out the short story collection Sword of Destiny for my favorite Geralt of Rivia story. Frankly, this entire series seems a bit aimless, and Baptism of Fire was no different in that regard. There are a lot of words here with not a whole lot actually happening. That being said, the character work here is absolutely engrossing. I feel a deep connection to Geralt and his companions. Dandelion, Milva, Regis, Cahir, Zoltan? I love 'em, and I feel like I know 'em. That takes a special kind of authorial talent, so even though I am not fully enraptured by Sapkowski's books, I find I'm loving them anyway.
lucasc53's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
weronikab's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bryantimms's review
3.0
This has been a great series with character development as important as plot.
ladykitsugo's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After a dissapointing read of Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire was a fantastic read and journey, it feels like a focused journey of Geralt and those who join his mission. Best of the series so far.
sambo10's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0