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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3 Stars
Not too shabby, but not that great.
This was quite disjointed, with no cohesiveness between the Witcher's exploits and adventures. Could be the translation, but what do I know??
There wasn't a beginning, middle and end. This is not like the movie with Vin Diesel, where he is on a specific task and completes said task. It is also nothing like the cover of the book with a wonderful, fiery dragon (I wish). (if that was a spoiler; then oops) There is nothing I could say that would spoil your fun, believe me.
Not too shabby, but not that great.
This was quite disjointed, with no cohesiveness between the Witcher's exploits and adventures. Could be the translation, but what do I know??
There wasn't a beginning, middle and end. This is not like the movie with Vin Diesel, where he is on a specific task and completes said task. It is also nothing like the cover of the book with a wonderful, fiery dragon (I wish). (if that was a spoiler; then oops) There is nothing I could say that would spoil your fun, believe me.
Decent short stories. Lot of names though. Nothing too great.
adventurous
slow-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
The Last Wish
A perfect introduction to Geralt of Rivia and the world of The Witcher. This collection of short stories blends dark fantasy, sharp humor, and moral dilemmas, giving us a glimpse into Geralt’s life as a monster hunter. The twists on classic fairy tales, the rich world-building, and the introduction of key characters like Yennefer make it an unforgettable read.
Favorite Quotes:
“Evil is evil. Lesser, greater, middling, it’s all the same.”
“People like to invent monsters and monstrosities. Then they seem less monstrous themselves.”
“Do you believe in destiny?”
A must-read for fantasy fans, and the perfect starting point for the series.
A perfect introduction to Geralt of Rivia and the world of The Witcher. This collection of short stories blends dark fantasy, sharp humor, and moral dilemmas, giving us a glimpse into Geralt’s life as a monster hunter. The twists on classic fairy tales, the rich world-building, and the introduction of key characters like Yennefer make it an unforgettable read.
Favorite Quotes:
“Evil is evil. Lesser, greater, middling, it’s all the same.”
“People like to invent monsters and monstrosities. Then they seem less monstrous themselves.”
“Do you believe in destiny?”
A must-read for fantasy fans, and the perfect starting point for the series.
As this is a collection of shorystories, the enjoyment vary between them.
Some are good, some are ok, some are just tiresome.
All in all my least favourite book in the Witcher Saga, but still a must read
Some are good, some are ok, some are just tiresome.
All in all my least favourite book in the Witcher Saga, but still a must read
The Last Wish isn't a novel as much as it is a collection of short stories about Geralt of Rivia, a witcher of great power and fame. Witchers, for those of you unfamiliar with the term, are humans who have been trained in certain magical arts and fighting styles. They undergo this training, which turns them into something not-quite-human, so that they can fight the monsters of the world.
Given that, it's not surprising that this book is brimming with monsters and lore, all of which are native to Poland, the home country of the book's author. What is surprising is how many of the short stories are essentially bizarre retellings of classic fairy tales such as Beauty and the Beast. Retellings that, while not my favorites, are certainly worth the read, especially if you like retellings with a darker edge. There are also several stories that aren't twisted fairy-tales, though they have a similar feel to them, so I'd still classify them under the fairy-tale/folk-tale banner.
I'd recommend The Last Wish to anyone who wants to learn a bit more about Polish lore, anyone who likes dark fairy-tales, or anyone who just enjoys a good fantasy. If you want happy endings or something more comedic, you probably want to look elsewhere.
Given that, it's not surprising that this book is brimming with monsters and lore, all of which are native to Poland, the home country of the book's author. What is surprising is how many of the short stories are essentially bizarre retellings of classic fairy tales such as Beauty and the Beast. Retellings that, while not my favorites, are certainly worth the read, especially if you like retellings with a darker edge. There are also several stories that aren't twisted fairy-tales, though they have a similar feel to them, so I'd still classify them under the fairy-tale/folk-tale banner.
I'd recommend The Last Wish to anyone who wants to learn a bit more about Polish lore, anyone who likes dark fairy-tales, or anyone who just enjoys a good fantasy. If you want happy endings or something more comedic, you probably want to look elsewhere.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Story and Characters were good, but I have never read a fantasy book which was so obviously written by a man.
There was no chapter where the breasts of the women were not described and every guy was way to horny all the time. I was really sick of it by the end of the book. The way any (female) side character acted around the MMC was also clearly written to fit the male fantasy.
There was no chapter where the breasts of the women were not described and every guy was way to horny all the time. I was really sick of it by the end of the book. The way any (female) side character acted around the MMC was also clearly written to fit the male fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Racism, Rape
Minor: Incest, Torture
medium-paced