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anteus7's review against another edition
2.0
I think that one-star ratings are pretty harsh. I may have given one or two in my time. This book almost got one from me, but I held back because I love the franchise.
I really enjoy the world and characters of the Witcher stories. I have read two or three of the novels, both short story collections, played some of the games, and watched Henry Cavill wreck shop on the screen. So the bits and bobs that tie Season of Storms to the greater story are enjoyable. Everything else, though? Blech.
The plot of this novel more closely resembles Sapkowski's short story collections--a series of individual stories that have little to do with one another, but share a cover. The problem for me with this is it is trying very hard to be a novel. Where it fails, for me, is how disjointed the whole narrative becomes. Things happen without any kind of lead-up. Geralt goes haring off in random directions (plot-wise) and keeps falling for the same kinds of nonsense. Trick me once shame on you, trick me twice shame on me, trick me four times shame on the author--Geralt is savvier in other books than he shows himself to be here.
I really enjoy the world and characters of the Witcher stories. I have read two or three of the novels, both short story collections, played some of the games, and watched Henry Cavill wreck shop on the screen. So the bits and bobs that tie Season of Storms to the greater story are enjoyable. Everything else, though? Blech.
The plot of this novel more closely resembles Sapkowski's short story collections--a series of individual stories that have little to do with one another, but share a cover. The problem for me with this is it is trying very hard to be a novel. Where it fails, for me, is how disjointed the whole narrative becomes. Things happen without any kind of lead-up. Geralt goes haring off in random directions (plot-wise) and keeps falling for the same kinds of nonsense. Trick me once shame on you, trick me twice shame on me, trick me four times shame on the author--Geralt is savvier in other books than he shows himself to be here.
faeriequeenofthewest's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
faeriequeenofthewest's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kgrund's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.0
carterike's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
If you enjoyed the Witcher book series then this entry is not for you. This was definitely made for the video game fans and doesn’t contribute to the Witcher story. This book was littered with fart jokes, over sexualization of female characters, and anti-abortion rhetoric.
lemissile's review against another edition
5.0
An exciting and warm familiarity
I'm not sure this, or all of the series, are great pieces of literature. However, they are tales that are exciting and dear to the heart. Fiction which is most potent in the eyes of the beholder. It's nice to have stories developed from familiar characters and explore lands far away, especially in these troubling times. The grey moral compass which defines these books seems more in place in today's world, and it's a pleasant reminder that light can still dispell the gloom!
I'm not sure this, or all of the series, are great pieces of literature. However, they are tales that are exciting and dear to the heart. Fiction which is most potent in the eyes of the beholder. It's nice to have stories developed from familiar characters and explore lands far away, especially in these troubling times. The grey moral compass which defines these books seems more in place in today's world, and it's a pleasant reminder that light can still dispell the gloom!
coy_koi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Such a bittersweet ending to an amazing series! Loved this last adventure of Geralt’s and how it all ties up quite neatly in the end. Sad to say goodbye to the series :( but I loved it all!
julyan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5