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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I really liked this. A lot happened, and I loved the way how that was told (often through flashbacks). It worked very well. Maybe a bit too much violence towards little girls for my taste, but that is also part of this world. And I am really curious how it'll continue, especially for Geralt with his new realization.
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
It seems that I just like to disagree with people, because I actually like this book less than the previous one. Not saying I dislike it, but some choices were made that I wasn't a fan of... I absolutely love the way this book was told though, it's geniously plotted.
Who absolutely shines in this book is Yennefer, I adore that woman. Is she perfect? No, but that makes her a good character. And she is so loyal it hurts - especially when you consider what others think of herMilwa edit: this has been a misunderstanding on my part, but the emotions were real and he did sleep with someone else and Yennefer... I have to say, I really loved Gerald up to this point, but he broke my heart...
I really wish some things happened differently here, but... it's still a great book, all the things I loved in the previous ones are still here and still shining. And I can't wait for the next one...
Spoiler
What I absolutele hate is Cahir's motivations though - it's a bit bordering on creepy for starters, but what's worse I have been shipping him with Milwa. They would be the perfect pair, but no... I just hate the route Sapkowski chose, but he managed to get me to change my mind for several times now, so I hope he has some ace up in his sleeve.Who absolutely shines in this book is Yennefer, I adore that woman. Is she perfect? No, but that makes her a good character. And she is so loyal it hurts - especially when you consider what others think of her
Spoiler
I mean what Geralt thinks of her. How could you? And then you have the contrast in the end when he sleeps withI really wish some things happened differently here, but... it's still a great book, all the things I loved in the previous ones are still here and still shining. And I can't wait for the next one...
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’m back :’) Things got busy, and this book took a good while to read. Nearing the end of this series, I found the pacing to be a little off for this whole book, as the sense of time got pushed around between present, past and future, and the interwoven narrative often felt slightly confused with itself. Nonetheless, I was pleased that Ciris story was strongest for this installation, and found myself enjoying it more than her previous storylines thus far. I was a little sad to see the Witcher Squad (tm) get less page time, as their story was neglected for the later half of the book basically in favour for everyone else. The level of political shenanigans is getting a little much to handle at this stage, and I’m interested to see how everything will be resolved, as the bois thus far have kinda been making it up as they go in terms of lore and overarching story. It’s interesting to see the progression of the different parties searching for Ciri, and I hope to learn more about the Wild Hunt, as well as the alternate magic dimension in the last couple books!