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smmcgoldrick's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
bellaksk's review against another edition
4.0
The first of the Witcher books, this short story collection is a great introduction to this world, its people and its lore. I'm familiar with the characters (Geralt, Yennefer, Dandilion, Nenneke and Filavandrel) already through the video games and the Netflix series, but there were some stories in here I didn't already know. Short stories is an unusual way to introduce a character and a world, but I enjoyed it - it was sort of like hearing the poet's retelling of a hero's adventures, timelines all out of order. Great way to immerse yourself in this world a little longer if you're not quite sure what to do with yourself after finishing the Netflix series.
adetjen93's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
paigedoll_3's review against another edition
3.0
Just eh. I'll try the regular books rather than this which was just short stories.
saphirehernandez's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
patsywatsymatsy's review against another edition
5.0
This book is just phenomenal and reading it in my native language added another layer to it. The dialogues make me laugh so much, the pacing is perfect and I can't wait for the world to expand even more.
katie240's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
plukaez's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
elladk's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars
Absolutely adored this! I love The Witcher franchise and it was time I read the books and I did not regret it. I loved all of the short stories and that it wasn't in chronological order. But the characters is were it's really at. Geralt of Rivia is a solid, interesting main character and Yennefer is also a very good and badass character. I liked the characters in the book so much, I even liked Geralts horse, Roach. If that doesn't tell you how amazing Andrzej Sapkowski writing is, then I don't know what will. I honestly can't wait to read the next one.
Absolutely adored this! I love The Witcher franchise and it was time I read the books and I did not regret it. I loved all of the short stories and that it wasn't in chronological order. But the characters is were it's really at. Geralt of Rivia is a solid, interesting main character and Yennefer is also a very good and badass character. I liked the characters in the book so much, I even liked Geralts horse, Roach. If that doesn't tell you how amazing Andrzej Sapkowski writing is, then I don't know what will. I honestly can't wait to read the next one.
_anon_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75