The Tower of the Swallow by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Tower of the Swallow

The Witcher #4

Andrzej Sapkowski with David French

448 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

The Witcher returns in this action-packed sequel to Baptism of Fire, in the New York Times bestselling series that inspired The Witcher video games. The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished. Hunted by friends and fo...

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Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 72%
tense 45%
mysterious 38%
emotional 29%
challenging 15%
funny 10%
sad 9%
reflective 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 26% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

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