The Time of Contempt by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Time of Contempt

The Witcher #2

Andrzej Sapkowski with David French (Translator)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

352 pages | first published 1995

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To protect his ward, Ciri, Geralt of Rivia sends her away from the home of the Witchers to train with the sorceress Yennefer. But all is not well within the Wizard's Guild.  Geralt is a witcher: guardian of the innocent; protector of those in need...
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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 69%
tense 43%
mysterious 33%
emotional 18%
challenging 14%
funny 10%
sad 7%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 17%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

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3.89

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