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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Another great book to listen to. I enjoyed the variance in timelines. At times, it could get confusing as to where the setting is in relation to the big three (Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri). Sapkowski writes from an outsider's point of view a lot of the time. In a story where the uniqueness of character names can be difficult to follow, I found that the introduction of an outsider made me scramble to understand the plot. However, once I got used to this kind of writing style, I found that Sapkowski's writing submerges you in a world full of violence, courage, and suspense. I would recommend listening to Peter Kenny narrate, at least just once in your life. You won't be disappointed. Off to the next!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Resto dell'idea che l'unico modo per sopravvivere a Sapkowski sia ascoltare la saga di The Witcher a 1,5X, specialmente questo volume, che sembra un noioso incrocio tra il Silmarillion e Ragnrok, ma ovviamente, da serial reader quale io sono, ho messo immediatamente in coda il prossimo con la speranza che sia l'ultimo. Un altro punto a sfavore di questo sesto capitolo della saga, é anche la quasi totale assenza dello strigo e gli incredibili e convoluti complotti che, sommati ai salti temporali, rendono la lettura, o nel mio caso l'ascolto, piuttosto complesso.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ciri, sister, I am so sorry that they’ve put you thru so much
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Another fantastic Witcher book. This one more closely follows Ciri as she explains a series of events to a person who saved her from death.
We get small glimpses into Geralt’s and Yennefer’s situations, but we’re primarily following Ciri.
I loved this book a lot, but just watch out for the time jumps because it can get a little confusing. The events begin to merge a bit towards the end, otherwise they’re not entirely in the same timeline order. Going backwards to explain each character’s situation, and jumping back and forth between Ciri’s past and present from her retelling. It’s not a difficult follow, but it’ll help knowing it’s happening early in the book. :)
We get small glimpses into Geralt’s and Yennefer’s situations, but we’re primarily following Ciri.
I loved this book a lot, but just watch out for the time jumps because it can get a little confusing. The events begin to merge a bit towards the end, otherwise they’re not entirely in the same timeline order. Going backwards to explain each character’s situation, and jumping back and forth between Ciri’s past and present from her retelling. It’s not a difficult follow, but it’ll help knowing it’s happening early in the book. :)
The best in the series so far. I can’t post much without giving away the plot however this is a powerful book told in a fun way.
Events are coming to a head, but the narrative is as meandering as ever. It starts off promisingly as we finally catch up to Ciri. However, I've discovered over the course of the series that Sapkowski is enamored with framing devices and won't tell a linear narrative unless it's absolutely unavoidable. Sometimes it adds richness to exposition that would otherwise be dry--like a chapter where Redanian spymaster Dijkstra visits the kingdom of Kovir in order to get money to fund his country's resistance to the Nilfgaardian incursion. It's a heavy ask because Kovir is the Switzerland of this world--they pride themselves on their neutrality. Instead of having us watch two clever old men haggle at a dinner table, Sapkowski spins a tale of how the Kovirans won their independence and gained the power to make the rest of the world respect their neutrality. After a brief chat between the Dijkstra and the king of Kovir, the matter is resolved by a bedtime conversation between the king and his cherished wife as she reads passages from scripture for her husband to puzzle out a solution. It's a little superfluous but it's a fun story that makes the universe of this series feel grounded and lived in.
Unfortunately, the technique isn't always used that well. The frequent use of minor third party characters flashing back to their encounters with Ciri/Geralt & Company is tiring because it feels like I'm constantly being introduced to new, pointless characters when I just want to catch up with my faves! On top of that, 90% of Ciri's actions in this book are presented through a 1001 Arabian nights style retelling to a hermit she stumbles upon in the forest. The action finally comes to the present tense in the last chapter or two, just to end on a cliffhanger as Ciri gets to the titular Tower of Swallows.
Like the last volume, this was so uneven I could only give it three stars. When the book is good, it's magic. But when it's bad, it's a bit like choking down your steamed spinach in order to get to dessert.
Unfortunately, the technique isn't always used that well. The frequent use of minor third party characters flashing back to their encounters with Ciri/Geralt & Company is tiring because it feels like I'm constantly being introduced to new, pointless characters when I just want to catch up with my faves! On top of that, 90% of Ciri's actions in this book are presented through a 1001 Arabian nights style retelling to a hermit she stumbles upon in the forest. The action finally comes to the present tense in the last chapter or two, just to end on a cliffhanger as Ciri gets to the titular Tower of Swallows.
Like the last volume, this was so uneven I could only give it three stars. When the book is good, it's magic. But when it's bad, it's a bit like choking down your steamed spinach in order to get to dessert.
This one was harder to get through than the others but picked up again when Ciri has her vengeance.