The Time of Contempt by Andrzej Sapkowski

The Time of Contempt

The Witcher #4

Andrzej Sapkowski with David French (Translator)

368 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

 To protect his ward Ciri, Geralt of Rivia sends her 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; a defender in dark times against s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,979 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
dark 70%
tense 42%
mysterious 32%
emotional 18%
challenging 13%
funny 10%
sad 7%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 31% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.89

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