Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski

Baptism of Fire

The Witcher #5

Andrzej Sapkowski

440 pages • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

A deadly coup within the Wizard's Guild leaves the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, gravely injured, and his ward Ciri missing in the third book of the New York Times bestselling series that inspired the Netflix show and the hit video games. The Wizards ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,475 reviews

Moods

adventurous 98%
dark 57%
tense 36%
funny 26%
mysterious 25%
emotional 24%
challenging 12%
reflective 8%
sad 7%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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