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timmytunter's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Murder
raechel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I would rate this book in terms of the Witcher series closer to the short stories (the best) than the end of the series (the worst). It's a standalone novel about Geralt losing his swords and trying to find them.. while fighting monsters and pining for Yennefer. Despite being published after the series, I recommend reading this one before starting the series itself (but after the short stories).
The book feels more like the start of the series than the meandering ending, which is honestly good. I liked that there was one main "quest" throughout the book, and Geralt stumbled into monsters and villains while trying to reach his goal. The writing is good, and there's some funny moments in the dialog. Unfortunately, this books suffers from a severe lack of Yennefer which is just depressing.
We do see some of the "sins" of the later series novels: side characters crop up briefly, disappear for 90% of the book, then come back right at the ending. We get the tangled history of people and places for no reason whatsoever. And there's a pretty gross scene post-sexual assault that everyone, Geralt included, kind of.. washes over.
If you're a fan of the series, you'll want to read this one, but to be honest the two short story collections are where The Witcher peaks.
The book feels more like the start of the series than the meandering ending, which is honestly good. I liked that there was one main "quest" throughout the book, and Geralt stumbled into monsters and villains while trying to reach his goal. The writing is good, and there's some funny moments in the dialog. Unfortunately, this books suffers from a severe lack of Yennefer which is just depressing.
We do see some of the "sins" of the later series novels: side characters crop up briefly, disappear for 90% of the book, then come back right at the ending. We get the tangled history of people and places for no reason whatsoever. And there's a pretty gross scene post-sexual assault that everyone, Geralt included, kind of.. washes over.
If you're a fan of the series, you'll want to read this one, but to be honest the two short story collections are where The Witcher peaks.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Rape, and Sexual assault
abyanismangil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault