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jellyboi_16's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Andrzej Sapkowski's iconic and sometimes likeable characters struggle through a war-torn land filled with death, peril and political intrigue. The way the characters complement each other in the writing leaves you unable to put the book down, but the complexities of the political side of Sapkowski's world is sure to have you scratching your head from time to time. Sometimes a difficult read for its complexities and slower pace, but I would definitely recommend it. That being said, Sapkowski's gratuitous fixation on sexual violence feels unneccecary and excessive at times, leaving a somewhat bitter taste in the reader's mouth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Gore, Xenophobia, War, Rape, Kidnapping, and Violence
madziorinio's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, Violence, Body horror, Blood, and Rape
Minor: Addiction, Injury/Injury detail, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Kidnapping
rachaelbunny's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Addiction, Animal death, Child abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Suicide, Body shaming, Incest, and Infidelity
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