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cozybritt's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the book. The short story style was really good, and I loved the play on fairytales. I think I was a bit desensitized due to watching the show first. So I knew somewhat of what happens. But it was just in a different order and timetable. However I still really enjoyed it.
brodan's review against another edition
5.0
Zaklínača som vnímal už veľmi dlho, najmä vďaka hrám, no k tomuto skvostu som sa dokopal až teraz. Neľutujem to však, bola to perfektná kniha perfektných poviedok. Páčil sa mi spôsob, akým boli dlhšie a krátke poviedky (Hlas rozumu) striedané, čo pôsobilo ako také malé osvieženie. Napriek tomu, že som čakal oveľa viac akcie (bolo tam dosť veľa vysvetľovačiek cez dialógy a podobne) som si knihu obľúbil a rozhodne nezostanem len pri tomto prvom dieli. Postavy boli perfektne vykreslené, obľúbil som si ich a náramne som sa pobavil na ich hláškach. Veľakrát som sa s chuťou zasmial, až som na pár sekúnd prestal čítať. Čítal som veľa názorov, že český preklad je oveľa lepší ako ten slovenský, a aj keď som slovenský nečítal, myslím si, že je to pravda. Prízvuky a nárečia, sa tam perfektne hodili a obzvláštnilo to text. Odporúčam, ani veľmi nemám čo vytknúť. 5*
felifirefly's review against another edition
5.0
This was my 4th reread and it's still one of my favourite books ever. This time was on audio and I have to admit, although I know the stories, it was difficult to follow along this time. I guess this is a book I have to read physically. While listening I already was planning my next reread, so yes, still 5 stars from me :)
cdnicaise's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
regen20's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sydney_jane's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tmvallehoag's review against another edition
4.0
Great read. Very well written and likable characters, and the world-building is strong without detracting from the plot. Lighter fare than most “high-fantasy” novels, but to be honest, I found it extremely refreshing in that regard.
reading_books_as_escapism_lol's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
worrallc's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
jennreadslots's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Last Wish is a collection of short stories and the first book of the famed Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski. These stories introduce the reader to Geralt and other important, reoccurring characters within the series.
I really enjoyed The Last Wish and gave it a five out of five stars.
The stories do a good job of introducing Geralt as a character by showing us his strengths, weaknesses, and overall moral code for the novels to come. These stories also introduce important reoccurring characters such as Nenneke, Dandelion, and Yennefer.
All but one of the stories have distinct plot lines that don't leave any questions unanswered. The stories themselves felt full with little to no plot holes to speak of.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Last Wish and how it has laid groundwork for the books to come in the series.
I really enjoyed The Last Wish and gave it a five out of five stars.
The stories do a good job of introducing Geralt as a character by showing us his strengths, weaknesses, and overall moral code for the novels to come. These stories also introduce important reoccurring characters such as Nenneke, Dandelion, and Yennefer.
All but one of the stories have distinct plot lines that don't leave any questions unanswered. The stories themselves felt full with little to no plot holes to speak of.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Last Wish and how it has laid groundwork for the books to come in the series.